Orangeburg, S.C.  – The Winston-Salem State University volleyball team defeated Claflin University 3-0, inside Tullis Arena. 

The Rams improved to 15-9 (12-3 CIAA) on the season.

Inside the Numbers vs. Claflin 

Kills  Ellis, Holiday (12), Wilson, Kamiyah (6), Chesson, Zoe (5)

Aces Pitt, Jewel (4), Keys, Zaria (3), Wilson, Kamiyah (2)

Blocks Ellis,Holiday (1), Chesson, Zoe (1), Wilson, Kamiyah (1)

Assists  Keys, Zaria (14), Johnson, Celina (11), Cuthbertson, Kalyn (5)

Digs  Cuthbertson, Kalyn (13), Ellis, Holiday (9), Keys, Zaria (5

Key Stats

The Rams had 50 points, 37 kills, 11 aces ,two blocks, 33 assists, and 42digs.  

How It Happened vs.Claflin University (25-17, 25-12, 25-21)

In set one, the Rams jumped to a 3-0 on a Jewel Pitt ace. The Panthers cut the lead to 8-7 on a Rams error. Claflin tied the game at 11-11, on an ace. The Rams went on a 5-0 run, taking a 16-11 lead on a Holiday Ellis kill. WSSU extended the lead to 20-13, on a Panthers error. WSSU took set one 25-17. 

In set two, a Zaria Keys ace gave the Rams a 4-3 lead. The Rams extended their lead to 8-5 on a Panthers error. WSSU extended their lead to 15-8, on a Jewel Pitt kill. The Rams lead grew to 20-9 on Holiday Ellis kill. WSSU took set two 25-12. 

In set three, the Rams took a 4-3 on a Holiday Ellis kill. Claflin took a 7-6 lead on a Rams error. The Rams tied the game at 9-9, on a Jewel Pitt error. The Panthers went on a 3-0 run, taking a 12-9 lead. WSSU went on a 4-0 run, taking a 14-13 lead on a Kamiyah Wilson kill. A Jewel Pitt ace gave the Rams a 21-18. WSSU took set three 25-21. 

Up Next

WSSU will conclude the regular season on Monday, November 10th, hosting Fayetteville State University for Senior Night.  The match will begin at 6:00 p.m. inside Whitaker Gymnasium.