FAYETTEVILLE, NC --The Fayetteville State volleyball team cruised to a three-set win (25-14, 25-19, 25-22) against the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Monday at home at Felton J Capel Arena.

The conference win improved Fayetteville State's record to 12-9 overall and 11-2 in CIAA play. The Broncos are poised to win the CIAA Southern Division with an unblemished 8-0 standing with two matches left. FSU travels to Saint Augustine's on Thursday and host Winston-Salem State on next Monday (October 31st) for Senior Night. The Rams are second in the division with a 6-2 record and 8-5 conference record.

Johnson C. Smiths drops to 5-13 and 3-10 in conference play.

Casandra Watson finished with 17 kills on the day to lead the Broncos attack while finishing with a hitting percentage of .382. got 12 digs from Jordan Johnson to lead them defensively. Fayetteville State attackers were helped by a match-high 28 assists from Jaida Bynum.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Broncos jumped out to an early lead, methodically winning the first set 25-14. Fayetteville State never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 8-7 in a set that showcased two lead changes before the Broncos took over the lead. Fayetteville State also supplemented their offense with three aces in the opening set.

SET 2 | Fayetteville State took set two 25-19 to quickly jump to a 2-0 lead. The Broncos never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 8-7 in a set that had just one lead change before Fayetteville State took over the lead.

SET 3 | Fayetteville State closed the match in a 3-0 sweep after winning the third set. The Broncos the set set three 25-22. Fayetteville State took the lead for good at 23-22 in a set that showcased four lead changes before the Broncos took over in the second half of the stanza.