Petersburg, VA – Bluefield State University Volleyball finished 2-4 at CIAA Roundups hosted by Virginia State University.
Bluefield State vs Lincoln (PA) – W 3-0 (25-10, 25-18, 25-22)
The Big Blue opened play with a commanding three-set sweep of Lincoln (PA). Bluefield State set the tone early, taking set one 25-10. The Lions pushed back in sets two and three, but the Big Blue secured the 25-18 and 25-22 set wins to complete the sweep.
Soniya Garner led the attack with 10 kills, while
Nylah Charles contributed nine kills and three blocks.
Danielle Robinson orchestrated the offense with a game-high 30 assists.
Bluefield State vs Shaw – W 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 25-27, 25-22)
Bluefield State delivered a strong four-set victory over Shaw. The Big Blue jumped out to a 2-0 match lead after taking the first two sets 25-21 and 25-18. After Shaw answered with an extra-points 27-25 win in set three, Bluefield State closed out the match with a 25-22 fourth set win.
Jada Burns led the offense with 14 kills while Garner added 10 kills and 10 digs.
Callesta Styles added eight kills and four service aces, and
Kaileigh Solis anchored the defense with 15 digs.
Bluefield State vs Elizabeth City State – L 3-0 (25-22, 25-6, 25-19)
The Big Blue fell to the Vikings in three sets. After a competitive opening set, the Vikings used that momentum to take the second and third sets. Garner led the Big Blue with eight kills while
Alexia Cunningham recorded six blocks and Solis posted a team-high 10 digs.
Bluefield State vs Bowie State – L 0-3 (22-25, 22-25, 13-25)
The Big Blue dropped three sets against Bowie State. Bluefield State fought tightly through the first two sets before dropping both by matching 22-25 scores, while Bowie State took set three 25-13 to complete the match.
Alexia Cunningham, Styles, and Garner recorded six kills apiece, with Solis contributing 14 digs on defense.
Bluefield State vs Virginia Union – L 1-3 (20-25, 13-25, 25-17, 16-25)
Bluefield State dropped a four-set decision against Virginia Union. After the Panthers secured the first two sets, the Big Blue responded with a strong 25-17 performance in set three to get on the board. However, VUU answered in the fourth set to secure the match victory. Garner led the team with nine kills, Burns added eight kills, and Solis collected a team-high 23 digs.
Bluefield State vs Virginia State – L 0-3 (14-25, 21-25, 14-25)
Bluefield State battled against host Virginia State but fell in three sets. The Big Blue kept things competitive in frame two behind a 21-point effort, but the Trojans took the match with 25-14 wins in sets one and three. Garner and Burns each posted six kills to lead Bluefield State, while
Tessa Heffner tallied 19 assists and 12 digs.
Up Next: Bluefield State @ Fayetteville State, Thursday, October 22nd at 6 p.m.
