CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Winston-Salem State University volleyball team defeated Johnson C. Smith in five sets (25-15, 19-25, 25-9, 20-25, 16-14) inside Braybo Gym.

The Rams move to (5-9, 2-4 CIAA), while JCSU falls to (3-7, 2-3 CIAA).

The Rams took set one, 25-15 after opening the set on a 7-3 run. A few kills from Sanna Lanier, and Niyonna McIntyre helped the Rams increase their lead to 12-6. JCSU had a small run to cut into the Rams lead but Winston-Salem finished the set on an 8-2 run to win the set.

The Golden Bulls took set two, after exchanging points back-and-forth with the Rams. After tying the match at eight JCSU finished the set on an 17-11 run to tie the match at 1-1
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After the Golden Bulls opened the fourth set on a 4-1 run, the Rams came back swinging finishing the set with a huge 23-5 run to win the set, 25-9 and take a 2-1 lead in the match.

JCSU won set four, 25-20 taking the match to set five and the Rams came out on top securing the victory after winning the set 16-14.

Inside the Numbers
Kills        Davis, Rheign (14), Young, Breona (9), Lanier, Sanaa (7)
Aces       Davis, Rheign (4), Brodie, Jericka (4), Norwood, Brooke (3)
Blocks   Young, Breona (8), Davis, Rheign (5), Lanier, Sanaa (4)
Assists  Bowden, Angel (14), Norwood, Brooke (11), Lanier, Sanaa (2)
Digs        Brodie, Jericka (15), Lanier, Sanaa (8), Norwood, Brooke (7)

Up Next
WSSU is back in action on Monday, October 3rd taking on Livingstone in Salisbury, North Carolina. Match time is scheduled for 6 p.m.