MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Valdosta State women's volleyball team began the week with a 3-0 sweep Tuesday night, beating AUM with scores of 25-22, 25-17, 25-17. This win brings the Blazers' record to 13-11 overall and 7-5 in GSC play.
Valdosta State got into a strong offensive stride from the beginning and ended the match with 45 kills and a hitting percentage of .280. The Blazers also achieved 41 assists, four service aces, six total blocks and 47 digs while keeping the Warhawks at a .147 hitting percentage.
The first set began in a competitive manner, the two teams exchanging points as they tried to build up their momentum. Valdosta State managed to win the final points and secured a 25-22 win, achieving 17 kills and a hitting percentage of .213 in the set. The Blazers' excellent offensive output enabled them to take an early lead in the match.
Taking that lead into the second set, the Blazers showed an even more efficient performance, registering 16 kills and only four attack errors for a hitting percentage of .316. Because of their steady play they were able to secure a 25-17 victory and got one set closer to a sweep.
In the final set, Valdosta State achieved its highest hitting percentage of the evening of .333 and managing 12 kills with only one attack error. The Blazers also kept AUM's hitting percentage down to .081 in the last set, finishing off another set 25-17 and securing their victory on the road.
Leading the Blazers:
Eva LaRochelle was responsible for Valdosta State's offensive output with 11 kills and a hitting percentage of .242. Camryn Childers landed nine kills and Kinsley Timmons recorded eight kills in addition to leading the Blazers with four total blocks while also achieving a remarkable .438 hitting percentage.
Avery Mullins directed the attacks, registering 32 assists and also contributing seven digs. Eimy Negron Domenech was the backbone of the defense with 17 digs and Hailey Holder led behind the service line with three aces.
The Blazers will go back to The Complex on Friday, Oct. 23 to play against West Alabama at 6 p.m. The event will include 70s Night as Valdosta State carries out the celebrations for Homecoming week.Â
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