Fayetteville, N.C.- The Fayetteville State volleyball team (10-2, 6-2 CIAA) will take on the Shaw Bears on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6 PM in the Felton J. Capel Arena.
 
Event Information 
Opponent: Shaw (16-3, 10-0 CIAA)
Date/Time: Thursday, October 17^th | 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville, NC (Felton J. Capel Arena)
Media: Watch/Live Stats

Bronco Facts

• Predicted to finish second overall in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
• Chynna Hunt is the 8^th Head Coach in program history
• Jasmine Culp is ranked #1 in DII National Rankings and the CIAA for aces per set
• Chiara Vittoni is ranked #9 in DII National Rankings and #1 in the CIAA for having triple-doubles for match stats.

 
FSU Players ranked in the Conference
Fayetteville State's volleyball team has had a dynamic season, with standout performances from several key players. Offensively, Chiara Vittoni leads the team with 139.5 points, averaging 3.32 points per set and maintaining a hitting percentage of .220. Jourdan Page and Amihan Johnson also contribute significantly with 135 and 87 points respectively. The team has a collective hitting percentage of .170, with 472 kills and 108 service aces.
Defensively, Jasmine Culp is a standout with 156 digs, averaging 4.11 digs per set, while Chiara Vittoni and Jourdan Page add 96 and 88 digs respectively. The team has a total of 608 digs and a reception percentage of .889. In terms of blocking, Amihan Johnson leads with 34 blocks, followed by Christina Pratcher with 18 blocks. Overall, the team's defensive efforts have been solid, limiting opponents to a hitting percentage of .112.
 
FSU vs SU Pre-game Comparison
Shaw and Fayetteville State have both had strong performances in the conference. Shaw's team excels in hitting percentage, consistently maintaining high efficiency in their attacks. In terms of kills, Shaw's team leads with a higher average per set, showcasing their ability to finish plays effectively. Fayetteville State ranks slightly lower in this category. When it comes to service aces, Fayetteville State has a slight advantage, leading the conference and demonstrating their ability to disrupt opponents' serve-receive patterns.
Defensively, both teams are strong, but Fayetteville State shows resilience in defense, particularly in digs. 
 
Scouting Shaw University
The Shaw volleyball team has shown impressive performance this season, both offensively and defensively. On the offensive side, Talia Emmen leads the team with a remarkable 239 points and an average of 4.60 points per set, boasting a hitting percentage of .348. Kamille Patrick and Amari Earl also contribute significantly with 181.5 and 170 points respectively, maintaining solid hitting percentages of .335 and .246. The team collectively has a hitting percentage of .276, with a total of 832 kills and 191 service aces.
Defensively, Kalia Morris stands out with 233 digs, averaging 3.70 digs per set, while Nayara Pereira and Talia Emmen add 122 and 115 digs respectively. The team has a total of 863 digs and a reception percentage of .920. In terms of blocking, Kamille Patrick leads with 33 blocks, followed by Khamare Steppe with 34 blocks. Overall, the team's defensive efforts have been strong, limiting opponents to a hitting percentage of .102.
 
Up Next
The Broncos will head to Salisbury, NC to play Livingstone College on Monday, October 21st. The game will begin at 6:00 PM in New Trent Gym.