Box Score ETTRICK, VA- The Virginia State University volleyball team, under the direction of Coach Rose White, gave the senior student-athletes the best gift, a final home game win! The Trojans took down the Lions of Lincoln University on October 31 in 3 quick sets.

Prior to the first serve; seniors Dierdre Carter, Adriana Hazou, Diamond Simpson, Alexsys Pullen and manager Alynn Parham were recognized for Senior Day.

After the photos, cheers and hugs, the Trojans got down to business as they secured their 3 wins (25-7, 25-18, 25-16) over the Lions.

Leading the Trojans in kills was senior Dierdre Cater with 8, followed by fellow senior Alexsys Pullen with 6 kills. Sophomore Hailey Heyward left her mark on the court with 6 kills as well.
Senior Diamond Simpson stepped in with 18 assists while teammate senior Adriana Hazou tallied 18 digs.

The victory moved the Trojans to a 17-8 overall record, 11-3 in the conference, and 7-1 in the Northern Division.

VSU will travel to Murfreesboro, NC on November 7 to take on the top ranked Chowan University Hawks. The first serve is set for 6pm.

The 2016 CIAA Volleyball Championship is quickly approaching! On November 18-20, the top 8 teams in the conference will face off at the VSU Multipurpose Center for the 2016 CIAA Title.

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