PETERSBURG, VA --The Virginia State volleyball team racked up 11 blocks on the way to a three-set win (25-14, 25-21, 25-14) against the Bluefield State Lady Blues Sunday at home at Multipurpose Center.
The conference victory improved Virginia State's record to 16-9 overall and 14-2 in CIAA action.
The Trojans were led by a double-double from Gracie Darville, who registered 10 kills and 17 digs on the day. Anya McKinley also added 10 kills to help the attack. On the defensive end, Kellee Craig chipped in for with 21 digs to go with six blocks from McKinley.
Game Notes
» Virginia State had four players in double figures in digs.
» Kellee Craig had a team-high two aces in the win.
» Anya McKinley had a match-high six blocks.
» Gracie Darville registered a double-double with 10 kills and 17 digs
» The Virginia State front row did a great job defensively, picking up 11 blocks in the match.
» Virginia State never trailed on the way to winning the first set 25-14.
» Anya McKinley had a match-high 10 kills for Virginia State.
» Virginia State got a match-high 21 digs from Kellee Craig.
» Virginia State attackers were helped by a match-high 20 assists from Peyton Reese.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Trojans took control on the first point and never trailed to win the first set 25-14. Virginia State opened up its biggest lead, 11 points, to finish off the set. got a solid defensive performance from a front row that blocked four Bluefield State attacks in the stanza.
SET 2 | Virginia State continued to roll after a set-one win by securing a 25-21 victory in set number two. The Trojans never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 16-15 in a set that showcased two lead changes before the Trojans took over in the second half of the stanza. Virginia State's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking five Bluefield State attacks in the stanza.
SET 3 | Virginia State finished off the match in a 3-0 sweep after winning set three. The Trojans took control of the set early when the score was 3-2 and never looked back to win 25-14. Virginia State ended on a strong note, opening up its biggest lead of the stanza, 11 points, to close out the set, totaling 17 kills while only notching two attack errors in the process.
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