RALEIGH, N.C. — Shaw University opened strong but could not hold off Elizabeth City State, falling 3-1 (19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-21) in CIAA volleyball action Monday evening at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.
The Lady Bears (10-18, 10-10 CIAA) claimed the opening set 25-19 before the Vikings rallied to win three straight sets and secure the conference victory.
Kamaria Sanders led Shaw with 13 kills, while Taelin Connolley recorded a double-double with 12 kills and 14 digs. Leana Gould added 11 kills, and Sydni Hunter finished with 10 kills on an impressive .563 hitting percentage.
Justus Alexander directed the Shaw offense with 41 assists and 13 digs, while Tatiyana Stevenson contributed seven kills and five total blocks.
Kendall Washington paced Elizabeth City State (16-18, 13-8 CIAA) with 14 kills and 11 digs.
Despite outnumbering the Vikings 54-47 in kills, Shaw was unable to overcome eight Elizabeth City State service aces.
