LOUISVILLE, KY (September 13, 2019)- The Trojans volleyball team took a double loss on day 1 of the Bellarmine Invite Tournament, hosted by Bellarmine University. VSU faced Tiffin University (3-0) to open the invite at 9am followed by a 2pm contest against the tournament host with a score of 3-1.

The Trojans currently hold a 1-5 overall record.

Despite VSU taking a 3-0 loss (25-13, 25-9, 25-19) to Tiffin, Jailyn Ivey led the team with 6 kills on 17 total attacks for 6 points. Kennedi Cannon was not too far behind with 4 kills on 20 total attacks for 5.5 points.

The Trojans took a 3-1 loss (10-25, 25-16, 12-25, 20-25) to Bellarmine University in VSU's 2^nd game of the day. Although they fell in set 1, the Trojans bounced back for a 25-16 set 2 victory. After taking a set 3 loss, VSU attempted rally back in set 4, but fell short of the win.

Ivey continued to lead the team with 10 kills on 31 attacks for 11.5 points.  Deja Lester followed with 7 kills on 16 attacks for 11 points and Cannon with 6 kills on 26 attacks for 6 points.

VSU will face Minnesota State Mankota at 9am, followed by a 4:30pm contest against Christian Brothers.

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