Heylianis Aquino recorded 12 kills as Edward Waters University Women’s Volleyball defeated Savannah State University 3-1 on Sept. 22 at the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports & Music Complex in Jacksonville, Florida. Edward Waters University won the four-set SIAC match by scores of 25-23, 15-25, 25-10 and 25-19. The victory improved Edward Waters University to 3-6 overall and 2-3 in SIAC play, while Savannah State University fell to 2-10 overall and 1-4.
Edward Waters University built an early lead by taking a closely contested opening set, then answered Savannah State University’s second-set win with a dominant third set. The Tigers recorded 10 kills with two errors on 20 attempts in the third set for a .400 hitting percentage. Edward Waters University then held off Savannah State University in the fourth set to secure the match.
Aquino Leads Edward Waters University Offense
Aquino finished with 12 kills on 32 attempts, two errors and a .313 hitting percentage. She also contributed eight digs, three block assists and one service ace for a team-high 14.5 points. Her 12 kills led an Edward Waters University attack that finished with 39 kills.
Jewel Helmuth added seven kills while hitting .200 and recorded four solo blocks and five block assists. Her 13.5 points ranked second for Edward Waters University. Brooklyn Jones also had seven kills and delivered three service aces.
Zakiyyah Abdul finished with five kills, one solo block and five block assists, while Norah Laurore added five kills and three total blocks. Freshman setter Naraiya Thompson directed the offense with 33 assists. Thompson also recorded 11 digs, three kills, three service aces and two block assists.
Edward Waters University Controls the Net
Edward Waters University finished with eight service aces, seven solo blocks and 22 block assists. The Tigers held Savannah State University to a -.008 hitting percentage for the match. Savannah State University recorded 33 kills and 34 attack errors.
Thompson’s 11 digs led Edward Waters University defensively, with Dimaliz Figueroa adding 10 digs. Aquino and Ayanna Blocker recorded eight digs apiece. The defensive effort helped Edward Waters University turn the match after the second-set loss and close out the fourth set, 25-19.
What Comes Next
Edward Waters University will travel to Atlanta to face Clark Atlanta University in another SIAC matchup. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. inside L.S. Epps Gymnasium. The match will be Edward Waters University’s next opportunity to add to its conference record.
FSB Take
Edward Waters University Women’s Volleyball used production from Aquino, Thompson and its blocking unit to win a four-set SIAC match in Jacksonville. The Tigers’ 39 kills, eight service aces and 29 combined solo blocks and block assists provided the statistical foundation for the victory. Edward Waters University will take a 2-3 SIAC record into its upcoming road matchup with Clark Atlanta University.
Source: Original report