PETERSBURG, VA --The Virginia State volleyball team rallied after dropping the first set to secure a 3-1 victory (18-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-20) against the Claflin Panthers Sunday at Multipurpose Center.
The conference victory improved Virginia State's record to 17-9 overall and 15-2 in CIAA action.
The Trojans were led by a double-double from Gracie Darville, who registered 17 kills and 13 digs on the day. Kyrie Willis also added nine kills to help the offense.Willis also pitched in with five in the contest. On the defensive end, Willis chipped in for with 21 digs to go with four blocks from Anya McKinley.
Game Notes
» Virginia State had four players in double figures in digs.
» Kyrie Willis had a match-high five aces in the win.
» Gracie Darville registered a double-double with 17 kills and 13 digs
» Virginia State rallied from being down by eight points to win the third set.
» Virginia State served up five aces on the way to a fourth-set victory.
» Gracie Darville had a match-high 17 kills for Virginia State.
» Virginia State got a match-high 21 digs from Kyrie Willis.
» Virginia State attackers were helped by a match-high 28 assists from Peyton Reese.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Trojans found themselves in an early deficit, losing a tough first set 25-18. Virginia State trailed by as many as eight points as Claflin grabbed the advantage for good at 5-4 in a set that was notted up three times before the Panthers took control.
SET 2 | Virginia State tied the match at 1-1 following a 25-19 set-two win. The Trojans took control of the set lead early on at 5-4 and never looked back. Virginia State led by as many as six points at 21-15 before closing out the set, totaling 17 kills in the set. The Virginia State offense also got a boost from three aces in the stanza.
SET 3 | Virginia State went ahead 2-1 in the match after defeating the Panthers in the third set. The Trojans fell behind by as many as eight points at 16-8 before fighting back to win 25-19. Virginia State grabbed the lead at 18-17 and hung on for a set win.
SET 4 | Virginia State finished off the match with a 25-20 fourth-set victory, winning their third straight set. A fantastic serving performance helped Virginia State pick up a victory in a set where they totaled five aces. The Trojans rallied from down six at 15-9 to claim the win.
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