Bluefield State outlasts Winston-Salem State
Bluefield, WV – Bluefield State University volleyball delivered a strong performance outlasting Winston-Salem State in a five-set thriller (21-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-23, 15-10). The Big Blue improve to 11-9 and 6-5 in the CIAA.
The Big Blue dropped a close opening set 25-21 but bounced back in the second with a strong 25-21 victory to even the match. After falling 25-22 in the third set, the Big Blue answered with a 25-23 victory in the fourth to force the deciding set. The Big Blue carried that momentum into the final frame, closing out the set 15-10 to seal the match win.
Soniya Garner led the Big Blue offensively with 14 kills and 10 digs. Jada Burns chipped in 13 kills, Callesta Styles added 10 kills and a service ace with Jessi Williams finishing with 10 kills.
Tessa Heffner finished with a team-high 32 assists along with nine digs, while Mekenna Scott added 23 assists and 11 digs. Kaileigh Solis anchored the back from with a team-leading 15 digs.
Final: Bluefield State 3, Winston-Salem State 0
Up Next: Bluefield State @ CIAA Roundup at Virginia State University, October 16th – 18th
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