Fayetteville, NC– Bluefield State University volleyball team fell to Fayetteville State University, 3-1, on Thursday evening.
Bluefield State responded after dropping the opening set, earning a 25-22 victory in the second set to even the match at one set apiece. The Big Blue recorded 13 kills in the frame while hitting .186, their strongest offensive performance of the match.
The third set proved to be a competitive battle, with Bluefield State recording nine kills. However, Fayetteville State edged the Big Blue, 25-23, to regain the match advantage. The Broncos carried that momentum into the fourth set, closing out the contest with a 25-10 win.
Danielle Robinson led the Big Blue with nine kills while
Callesta Styles contributed six kills and a pair of blocks.
Tessa Heffner recorded 18 assists, four service aces and 14 digs, providing a strong all-around effort.
Mekenna Scott also made an impact from the service line with four aces.
As a team, Bluefield State finished with 31 kills, nine service aces and 50 digs. Fayetteville State posted 53 kills and hit .250, using its offensive efficiency to secure the conference victory.
Final Score: Fayetteville State 3, Bluefield State 1
Up Next: Bluefield State @ Livingstone College, Monday, October 26 at 6 p.m.
