Box Score SALISBURY, N.C. – Fayetteville State dropped a 3-0 decision to Livingstone on Saturday, falling by set scores of 25-20, 25-18, and 25-22 in CIAA volleyball action.
The Broncos battled throughout the afternoon and kept the third set within striking distance, cutting Livingstone's lead to 24-22 late before the Blue Bears secured the final point to complete the sweep.
Fayetteville State was led offensively by
Kemyah Harris, who recorded a team-high 10 kills while adding a pair of service aces.
McKenna Miller contributed nine kills. Setter
Giovanna Teixeira directed the offense with 16 assists, while
Melissa Gonzalez chipped in 10 assists.
The opening set featured seven ties, including a 15-15 deadlock midway through the frame. Livingstone used a late run to gain separation and claim the 25-20 victory. In the second set, the Blue Bears jumped out to an early advantage and maintained control despite a Fayetteville State rally that cut the deficit to three points. Livingstone eventually closed the set on a 6-2 run for a 25-18 win.
Fayetteville State delivered its strongest challenge in the third set. The Broncos stayed even with Livingstone through the opening stages before Harris, Miller, and
Leticia Neves Nascimento helped spark a late push. After trimming the deficit to 24-22, Fayetteville State was unable to extend the set as Livingstone recorded the match-clinching point.
The Broncos will return to action Oct. 16-18 when they travel to
Petersburg, Va., for the CIAA Round-Up hosted by Virginia State. Fans can follow the team throughout the weekend by visiting
FSUBroncos.com and the program's social media channels.