WINSTON-SALEM, NC --The Fayetteville State volleyball team won the first set, but couldn't hang on and fell 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 26-28, 7-25) to the Virginia Union Panthers Sunday at Whitaker Gymnasium.

The loss dropped Fayetteville State's record to 9-2 overall and 5-2 in CIAA play.With this victory, the Panthers improve to an overall record of 5-11 and a conference record of 2-2.

A'Lexus Everett finished with nine kills on the day to lead the Broncos attack. On the defensive side, the Broncos had two players achieving double figures in digs: Jasmine Culp with 21 and Chiara Vittoni with 17.

Game Notes

In the match, Chiara Vittoni stood out with a team-high three aces despite the loss. Fayetteville State dominated the first set, never trailing and securing a 25-19 win. A'Lexus Everett led the team with nine kills, while Jasmine Culp contributed a match-high 21 digs. Additionally, Chayse Daniels provided crucial support with a team-high 17 assists, helping Fayetteville State's attackers throughout the game.

How It Happened

In the first set, Fayetteville State took an early lead and maintained control, winning 25-19 with strong defensive play, including four blocks. The second set saw Virginia Union even the match with a 25-20 win, taking the lead for good at 19-18 after a closely contested start. The third set was a nail-biter, featuring six lead changes and 15 ties, but Fayetteville State ultimately fell 28-26. In the fourth set, Virginia Union dominated from the start, winning 25-7 and securing the match victory.