ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Shaw picked up a four-set CIAA road win Thursday night, defeating Elizabeth City State 25-16, 25-23, 17-25, 25-17 at the R.L. Vaughan Center.
With the win, the Lady Bears improved to 10-17 overall and 10-9 in CIAA play.
Taelin Connolley led Shaw with 15 kills and added six digs, while Leana Gould finished with 11 kills. Sydni Hunter added 10 kills and three total blocks, helping the Lady Bears post 53 kills and a .245 hitting percentage for the match.
Justus Alexander directed the offense with 43 assists and added nine digs and two service aces. Tatiyana Stevenson turned in an all-around effort with seven kills, four aces and three total blocks, while Mary Barnes chipped in 10 digs and two aces. Nevaeh Ortiz also recorded 10 digs for Shaw.
The Lady Bears controlled the opening set, using a strong run in the middle of the frame to pull away for a 25-16 win. Shaw then battled through a tighter second set and closed it out, 25-23, to take a 2-0 lead into the break.
Elizabeth City State responded in the third set, taking advantage of a late surge to claim a 25-17 decision and extend the match. Shaw answered in the fourth, jumping out early and regaining control to seal the 25-17 set win and the match.
Elizabeth City State was led by Kendall Washington with eight kills, while Christian Bouie added seven kills and seven total blocks. Golden Brown paced the Vikings with 18 assists.
As a team, Shaw totaled 10 service aces, 45 digs and six total blocks in the victory.
The Lady Bears are back in action October 29 when they travel to Bowie State University. First serve is slated for 6 PM.
