PETERSBURG, VA --The Virginia State volleyball team defeated the Bowie State Bulldogs in four sets (25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 25-17) Thursday at home at Multipurpose Center.
The conference win improved Virginia State's record to 20-10 overall and 18-3 in CIAA action.
The Trojans offense was paced by Gracie Darville, who finished with 15 kills on the day. Wynter Hill added 11 and Noa Roberts chipped in with 10 as part of balanced Virginia State attack. Defensively, had three players reach double figures in digs, including Kellee Craig's 26, 11 from Peyton Reese, and 10 more from Adrianna Bacon. From the front row, Anya McKinley contributed five blocks.
Game Notes
» Virginia State had three players in double figures in kills.
» Virginia State had three players in double figures in digs.
» Gracie Darville had a match-high three aces in the win.
» Gracie Darville had a match-high 15 kills for Virginia State.
» Virginia State got a match-high 26 digs from Kellee Craig.
» Virginia State attackers were helped by a match-high 27 assists from Peyton Reese.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Trojans persevered in a back-and-forth first set to win 25-23 in a stanza that featured six lead changes and was tied eight times. Neither team led by more than four points in the match.
SET 2 | After their win in the first set, Virginia State put themselves on the cusp of a sweep with a 25-22 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 showcased four lead changes before the Trojans took over in the second half of the stanza.
SET 3 | Bowie State avoided a sweep with a set-three win to make it a 2-1 match. The Trojans fell in set three 25-23. Bowie State grabbed the advantage for good at 22-21 in a set that was tied up 10 times before the Bulldogs took over in the second half of the stanza.
SET 4 | Virginia State then responded to finish off the match with a 25-17 fourth-set victory. The Trojans grabbed control of the set at 2-1 and held the lead the rest of the way. Virginia State ended the stanza on a high note by opening up its biggest lead, eight points, to finish off the set.
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