Edward Waters University women’s volleyball team lost to Albany State University 3-1 on Oct. 15 in a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match at HPER Gym in Albany, Georgia. Albany State University won 25-16, 25-15, 14-25 and 25-20. The result ended Edward Waters University’s two-match winning streak and moved the team to 10-9 overall and 9-5 in SIAC competition.
Albany State University improved to 18-8 overall and 12-1 in conference play. The Golden Rams controlled the opening two sets, taking the first 25-16 and the second 25-15. Albany State University recorded 10 kills at a .147 hitting percentage in the first set and 12 kills at a .270 percentage in the second, while Edward Waters University had six kills at -.036 and seven kills at -.024, respectively.
Edward Waters University wins third set
Edward Waters University responded after falling behind 2-0 by producing its strongest stretch of the match in the third set. The team recorded 13 kills and a .205 hitting percentage while holding Albany State University to eight kills and a .051 hitting percentage. Edward Waters University won the set 25-14 to extend the match.
Albany State University regained control in the fourth set with 14 kills and a .256 hitting percentage. Edward Waters University recorded 11 kills in the frame, but Albany State University closed the match with a 25-20 victory. For the match, Albany State University finished with 44 kills and a .181 hitting percentage, compared with 37 kills and a .090 hitting percentage for Edward Waters University.
Norah Laurore leads Edward Waters University
Norah Laurore led Edward Waters University with 13 kills, seven digs and five block assists. Jewel Helmuth added 12 kills while hitting .417, along with one service ace, three digs and two block assists. Laurore and Helmuth combined for 25 of Edward Waters University’s 37 kills.
Naraiya Thompson recorded 33 assists, eight digs, one kill and one service ace. Thompson entered the match after earning her second consecutive SIAC Setter of the Week honor. Heylianis Aquino contributed six kills, 10 digs and three service aces, while Genesis Melenciano finished with three kills and three block assists.
Senior libero Dimaliz Figueroa led Edward Waters University with 16 digs. She also had two assists and one service ace. Edward Waters University finished with 35 assists, seven service aces, 59 digs and six total team blocks.
Albany State University leaders
Aleiah Carr led Albany State University with 12 kills. Jarianis Perez added nine kills, 15 digs and four service aces. Trinity Britt recorded 19 assists, while Onyinyechi Nwosu had 18 assists.
Edward Waters University was scheduled to face NCAA Division I opponent South Carolina State University on Sunday, Oct. 18. The team was scheduled to return to SIAC competition against Savannah State University on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Both matches were listed as upcoming after the Albany State University contest.
FSB Take
Edward Waters University answered its two-set deficit with a decisive third-set win, but Albany State University secured the match by combining stronger overall hitting efficiency with a fourth-set response. The teams finished with a .181 and .090 hitting percentage, respectively, and Albany State University held the conference advantage at 12-1. Edward Waters University’s scheduled matches against South Carolina State University and Savannah State University are next on the listed schedule.
Source: Original report