Bluefield, W. Va. — The Claflin University volleyball team faced a tough test on the road Thursday night, falling to Bluefield State in three sets in a CIAA conference matchup.
The Lady Panthers finished with 27 kills and a .141 hitting percentage while recording five total blocks. Bluefield State found its rhythm offensively, finishing with 42 kills and a .196 hitting percentage to secure the victory.
Claflin worked to establish its offense in the opening set, with
Monica Burns,
Aryanna Connell, and
Zaniya Harris leading the attack. The Lady Panthers continued to compete in the second set, recording 11 kills and limiting their errors to two. However, Bluefield State answered with 16 kills to take the set.
In the third, Claflin continued to battle, collecting 10 kills and three blocks from Burns, who finished with a team-high seven kills and three blocks. Connell and Harris added six kills apiece, while
Nala Calvin contributed two blocks.
Nadia Embry directed the offense with 13 assists and led the team defensively with 11 digs.
Joi Tinsley added seven assists and a team-high two service aces, while
Jadah Rasool recorded seven digs and one ace.
Grayson Graham chipped in four digs.
Up Next
Claflin now turns its attention to its next road conference match. The Lady Panthers will return to action Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. against Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte, N.C.
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Claflin University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II institution that sponsors 13 intercollegiate sports. The university's athletic program includes volleyball; women's flag football; men's and women's cross country; men's and women's basketball; softball; men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field; and baseball. Claflin's teams compete primarily in the Central Intercollegiate
