BOWIE, MD --The Virginia State volleyball team earned a three-set win (25-18, 25-21, 25-13) against the Livingstone Blue Bears Friday at AC Jordan Arena.
The non-conference win improved Virginia State's overall record to 14-10 on the season.
The Trojans were led by a double-double from Gracie Darville, who registered 15 kills and 10 digs on the day. Amaya Cooper also added seven kills to help the offense. On the defensive end, Kellee Craig chipped in for with 16 digs to go with four blocks from De'Mya Robinson.
Game Notes
» Virginia State had three players in double figures in digs.
» Kyra Marciniak had a team-high two aces in the win.
» Gracie Darville registered a double-double with 15 kills and 10 digs
» Gracie Darville had a match-high 15 kills for Virginia State.
» Virginia State got a match-high 16 digs from Kellee Craig.
» Virginia State attackers were helped by a team-high 18 assists from Peyton Reese.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Trojans cruised to an early lead, easily winning the first set 25-18. Virginia State never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 10-9 in a set that featured six ties and five lead changes. got a solid defensive performance from a front row that blocked four Livingstone attacks in the stanza.
SET 2 | After their win in the first set, Virginia State put themselves on the cusp of a sweep with a 25-21 victory in set number two. The Trojans never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 15-14 in a set that featured eight ties and five lead changes. The Virginia State offense also got a boost from three aces in the stanza.
SET 3 | Virginia State took set three to finish off the match. The Trojans grabbed control of the set early when the score was 4-3 and never trailed to win 25-13. Virginia State ended on a strong note, opening up its biggest lead of the stanza, 12 points, to close out the set. Virginia State's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking four Livingstone attacks in the stanza.
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