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WSSU Looks to Build on Livingstone Win Against Claflin

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Winston-Salem State University women's volleyball team (16-11, 12-8 CIAA) will play Claflin University on Monday, November 2nd, at 6 p.m. 

Our Rams won their last game against Livingstone College, so they will carry that energy into Whitaker Gymnasium tomorrow night for Senior Night. Let's represent and appreciate all the seniors with a White Out Game!

When: Monday, November 2nd, 6pm
Where: Whitaker Gymnasium
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Rams Charging On
The Winston-Salem State University women's volleyball team defeated Livingstone College 3-0 on Thursday, Oct. 29, improving to 16-11 overall and 12-8 in CIAA play. The Rams won all three sets by scores of 25-18, 25-19 and 25-16, holding Livingstone to a .043 hitting percentage.

Holiday Ellis led the Rams offensively with 12 kills, four service aces and 11 digs. Celina Johnson contributed 16 assists and six digs, while Jewel Pitt recorded 13 digs and two assists. Alyssa Noble also made an impact defensively with four blocks, including two solo blocks.

WSSU took control of the match with strong serving performances, recording nine service aces compared to Livingstone's three. The Rams closed out the third set with an 8-0 run, with Ellis recording three aces during that stretch to help secure the victory.

Looking ahead, the Rams will return home to face Claflin University on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. in Whitaker Gymnasium. With another CIAA matchup ahead, WSSU will look to carry its momentum from the Livingstone victory into its next contest.

Back Again, Claflin
Claflin University enters the matchup with an 11-17 overall record and a 5-12 mark in CIAA play. The Panthers have recorded 992 kills through 100 sets, averaging 9.92 kills, 8.77 assists, 2.00 service aces, 12.89 digs and 1.83 blocks per set. Claflin is hitting .159 as a team. Zaniya Harris leads the Panthers offensively with 259 kills, while Burns has contributed 188 kills and 77 blocks. Embry leads the team with 410 assists, followed by Tinsley with 336 assists and 50 service aces. Defensively, Watts leads Claflin with 267 digs.

The Rams will look to use their momentum from the victory over Livingstone to continue their strong play against the Panthers. WSSU will return to Whitaker Gymnasium for the CIAA matchup on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m.

Up Next
Charge on with us on Thursday, November 5th, at 6 p.m.. in Fayetteville, NC! Our Rams will be back on the court for the last game until the CIAA Tournament in Rocky Mount, N.C.

For more information on Winston-Salem State Athletics and its 12 varsity sports, visit wssurams.com. 

 
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Players Mentioned

Holiday Ellis

#23 Holiday Ellis

5' 10"
Graduate Student
Celina Johnson

#2 Celina Johnson

5' 9"
Sophomore
Jewel Pitt

#21 Jewel Pitt

5' 4"
Senior
Alyssa Noble

#12 Alyssa Noble

5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Holiday Ellis

#23 Holiday Ellis

5' 10"
Graduate Student
Celina Johnson

#2 Celina Johnson

5' 9"
Sophomore
Jewel Pitt

#21 Jewel Pitt

5' 4"
Senior
Alyssa Noble

#12 Alyssa Noble

5' 11"
Freshman
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