Fayetteville, N.C.- The Fayetteville State volleyball team (5-1, 1-1 CIAA) will take on the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls on Wednesday, September 25th at 6 PM in the Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium.
Event Information
Opponent: Johnson C. Smith (1-1, 0-1 CIAA)
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25th | 6:00 p.m.
Location: Charlotte, NC (Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium)
Media: Watch/Live Stats
Bronco Facts
- Predicted to finish second overall in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- Chynna Hunt is the 8th Head Coach in program history
- Jasmine Culp is ranked #1 in DII National Rankings and the CIAA for aces per set
FSU Players ranked in the Conference
Fayetteville State players made notable contributions in various statistical categories within the conference. Amihan Johnson ranked 5th in hitting percentage with a .339 average, showcasing her efficiency in attacks. Chiara Vittoni stood out in kills, averaging 3.10 per set, placing her 4th in the conference. Jasmine Culp excelled in both service aces and digs, leading the conference with 1.11 aces per set and ranking 3rd in digs with an average of 4.16 per set.
FSU vs JCSU Pre-game Comparison
Fayetteville State generally performs better across most statistical categories. Fayetteville State averages 15.00 points per set, ranking second, while Johnson C. Smith averages 13.90 points per set, ranking third. In hitting percentage, Fayetteville State has a .173 average, placing them third, whereas Johnson C. Smith has a higher .243 average, ranking second. Fayetteville State excells in assists, averaging 10.29 per set (second place), compared to Johnson C. Smith's 9.90 per set (fourth place). In kills per set, Fayetteville State averages 11.05, ranking second, while Johnson C. Smith averages10.80, ranking third. Fayetteville State also leads in service aces with 2.43 per set, slightly ahead of Johnson C. Smith's 2.40 per set. Additionally, Fayetteville State ranks higher in digs, averaging 15.10 per set (fifth place), compared to Johnson C. Smith's 10.50 per set (tenth place). Overall, Fayetteville State demonstrates stronger performance in most areas compared to Johnson C. Smith.
Scouting Johnson S. Smith University
Johnson C. Smith's key players make significant contributions both offensively and defensively. Eliana Moultrie stands out with her impressive offensive stats, scoring 18 points with an average of 3.60 points per set and a hitting percentage of .500. Essence Rain-Peterson also makes a notable impact, averaging 3.00 points per set and contributing 11 kills. Yasmine Cannon is a versatile player, contributing 11 points, 7 kills, and 15 assists, while also maintaining a perfect reception percentage. Defensively, Essence Rain-Peterson and Yasmine Cannon leads the team with 5 digs each, showcasing their all-around capabilities. These players are instrumental in driving Johnson C. Smith's performance throughout the season.
Up Next
The Broncos will host their first home game of the season on Thursday, September 26th. The game will begin at 6:00 PM in Capel Arena.
