NEWARK, DE (September 18, 2021) – The VSU Trojans volleyball team fell short in three sets against Adelphi University (25-15, 25-16, 25-15) and Wilmington University (25-14, 25-13, 25-21) at the WilmU Wildcat Tri-Match on Saturday afternoon.

The weekend contests move the Trojans to a 2-6 overall season record.

Game 1 vs. Adelphi
VSU kept Adelphi on their toes, holding a brief lead for the opening plays of set 1. Unfortunately errors plagued the Trojans momentum giving AU an edge to take the lead and the set. Struggling to regain their rhythm, VSU fell in the remaining 2 sets.

Ambria McBride and Alexis McNair were evenly matched for the Trojans with 4 kills each, while Zaria Irons collected 4 blocks. Makenzy Johnson stepped in with 10 assists in addition to Kennedy Hoge with 11 digs.

Game 2 vs. Wilmington
After having a break from their first match of the day, the hosting Wildcats moved in to quickly take the first 2 sets. The Trojans found their groove in the final plays of set 3. Staying within points of taking the lead, VSU fought hard but was not able to seal the set or the win.

Ambria McBride led the game with 12 kills, while Bethany Henry was equally matched with the Wildcats securing 3 blocks. Emma Quarles and Makenzy Johnson made an effort with 13 assists each in addition to Helena Eubanks with 9 digs.
 

Inside the Box Scores

• Junior Ambria McBride led the Trojans with 16 kills collectively.

• Junior Makenzy Johnson  assisted on 23 of the Trojans points in the Tri-Match contests.
• Freshman Kennedy Hoge accumulated 17 digs combined against AU and WU.

Next Up
The Trojans will travel to Bowie, MD on September 23 to face off against the Bulldogs of Bowie State University in the first conference matchup of the season. The first serve is slated for 6pm.