Ettrick, VA --The Virginia State volleyball team cruised to a three-set sweep (25-21, 25-15, 25-21) against the Elizabeth City State Vikings Monday at home at Multipurpose Center.
The conference victory improved Virginia State's record to 13-9 overall and 12-2 in CIAA play.
Morgan Green finished with eight kills on the day to lead the Trojans offense while finishing with a hitting percentage of .615. got 16 digs from Kyra Marciniak to lead them defensively.
Game Notes
» Morgan Green had a team-high three aces in the win.
» Virginia State never trailed on the way to winning the second set 25-15.
» Morgan Green had a team-high eight kills for Virginia State.
» Virginia State got a match-high 16 digs from Kyra Marciniak.
» Virginia State attackers were helped by a team-high 19 assists from Peyton Reese.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Trojans took the first set 25-21 propelled by a strong performance on the attacking side. Virginia State registered a .423 attack percentage with 13 kills in the set victory. The Trojans opened up a 20-15 lead in the stanza and coasted to victory from there. Virginia State also supplemented their offense with three aces in the opening set.
SET 2 | Virginia State carried momentum from a set-one win by earning a 25-15 victory in the second set. The Trojans led from the first point on in the set to secure the victory. Virginia State opened up as much as an 11 point lead at 22-11 before finishing off the set. The Virginia State offense also got a boost from four aces in the stanza.
SET 3 | Virginia State then ended the match with a victory in set number three. The Trojans the set the third set 25-21. Virginia State took the lead for good at 15-14 in a set that showcased four lead changes before the Trojans took over in the second half of the stanza. The Virginia State offense also got a boost from three aces in the stanza. Virginia State's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking four Elizabeth City State attacks in the stanza.
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