PETERSBURG, Va. — Shaw University volleyball finished a busy weekend at CIAA Roundup II with a 3-3 record over six matches from Friday through Sunday at the Multipurpose Center.
Shaw opened the weekend Friday with a 3-1 victory over Winston-Salem State, taking the match 25-19, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17. Taelin Connolley led the attack with 14 kills while adding 14 digs. Justus Alexander handed out 41 assists and Mary Barnes paced the defense with 19 digs.
The Lady Bears closed Friday with a 3-1 setback to Bluefield State. Shaw claimed the third set, 27-25, before falling in four. Sydni Hunter finished with 10 kills and three total blocks, while Alexander recorded 29 assists and 12 digs.
Shaw bounced back Saturday against Claflin, overcoming a first-set loss to earn a 3-1 victory. Connolley registered 12 kills, while Alexander delivered an all-around performance with 23 assists, 13 digs and eight service aces. The Lady Bears later dropped a 3-0 decision to Livingstone, with Connolley again leading the offense with 12 kills.
The Lady Bears split their final two matches Sunday, defeating Johnson C. Smith 3-1 before falling to Fayetteville State in three sets. Hunter totaled five blocks in the win over JCSU, while Barnes and Nevaeh Ortiz each recorded 10 digs. Against Fayetteville State, Connolley closed the weekend with 14 kills and 11 digs, Alexander added 29 assists and Ortiz finished with 12 digs during the match.
Shaw leaves Petersburg with an 9-17 overall record and an 9-9 mark in CIAA play.
The Lady Bears return to action on Oct. 22 when they travel to ECSU for a crucial CIAA matchup.
