ORANGEBURG, SC --The Delaware State volleyball team defeated the South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs in four sets (25-19, 19-25, 25-11, 25-13) Sunday on the road at Dukes Gymnasium.
The win boosted the Hornets' record to 5-11 overall and 1-1 in MEAC play.
The Hornets attack was paced by Gerren Tomlin, who finished with 21 kills on the day while accumulating a hitting percentage of .515, and by Emma Patmon, who had 10.Aaliyah Mitchell also pitched in with seven in the contest. Defensively, had two players reach double figures in digs as Mitchell had 12 and Landyn Langham had 11.
Game Highlights
» Aaliyah Mitchell had a match-high seven aces in the win.
» Delaware State got a match-high 12 digs from Aaliyah Mitchell.
» Delaware State attackers were helped by a match-high 16 assists from Paige Ahakuelo.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Hornets grabbed the first set 25-19 propelled by a solid showing on the attacking side. Delaware State registered a .346 attack percentage with 14 kills in the set victory. The Hornets opened up an 18-10 lead in the stanza and coasted to victory from there.
SET 2 | Delaware State lost the second set 25-19 to even the match 1-1. In spite of impressive serving, the Hornets dropped the set. Delaware State totaled five aces in the set loss.
SET 3 | Delaware State bounced back after the second-set loss to grab the third set and a 2-1 lead in the match. The Hornets scored first and never trailed in the set to secure a 25-11 victory. Delaware State opened up as much as a 17 point lead at 23-6 before closing out the set. The Delaware State offense also got a boost from five aces in the stanza.
SET 4 | Delaware State kept the momentum going, ending the match with a 25-13 fourth-set victory. The Hornets took control of the set at 3-2 and held the lead the rest of the way. Delaware State ended the stanza on a high note by opening up its biggest lead, 12 points, to close out the set. Delaware State also supplemented their offense with four aces in the set.
Next Up...
Delaware State will return to action on Friday, October 3 for their home opener. The Hornets will take on the Bison of Howard University. The first serve are scheduled for 6 p.m.
