WINSTON-SALEM, NC --The Fayetteville State volleyball team stormed back after dropping the first set to secure a 3-1 win (22-25, 25-22, 25-16, 27-25) over the Bowie State Bulldogs Saturday at Whitaker Gymnasium.

The victory boosted the Broncos' record to 9-1 overall and 5-1 in CIAA action.

The Broncos offense was paced by Chiara Vittoni, who finished with 12 kills on the day, and by A'Lexus Everett, who had 10 while hitting .526. Defensively, the Broncos had two players reach double figures in digs as Jasmine Culp had 18 and Chayse Daniels had 14. From the front row, Milana Cvetkovski contributed five blocks and Amihan Johnson added five rejections.

Game Notes

In an exciting contest, Fayetteville State demonstrated their determination and collaborative spirit to clinch the win. Jasmine Culp led the team with a match-high four aces and contributed significantly on defense with 18 digs. The team rallied from a seven-point deficit to win the second set, demonstrating their determination. Chiara Vittoni was a standout player, delivering a team-high 12 kills and supporting the attackers with 16 assists. This combined effort from Culp and Vittoni was instrumental in Fayetteville State's impressive performance.

How It Happened

The Broncos initially fell behind, losing the first set 25-22 to Bowie State, who took control after a closely contested start. However, Fayetteville State bounced back in the second set, overcoming a significant early deficit to win 25-22, thanks to a late surge and three aces. Building on this momentum, the Broncos dominated the third set, leading from early on and securing a 25-16 victory with strong defensive play and capitalizing on Bowie State's errors. The fourth set was a nail-biter, featuring numerous lead changes and ties, but Fayetteville State ultimately prevailed 27-25, clinching the match with consistent defense and taking advantage of Bowie State's mistakes.