Elizabeth City, NC - The Elizabeth City State University Vikings defeated the Royals of Regent University in three sets, 25-11, 25-12, 25-15 on Tuesday evening. 
 
As a team, ECSU hit .189 with 30 kills, eight aces, and nine blocks. Regent (4-9) hit -.059 with 20 kills, 2 aces and three blocks.  
 
The Vikings (23-3, 6-1 CIAA) were paced by freshman outside hitter Jada Rouse (Rock Hill, SC) who ended the match with nine kills. Junior Aasia McNeil (Statesville, NC) tallied six kills and Mariah Griffin (Virginia Beach, VA) added four kills. Senior setter Asia Jones (Rocky Mount, NC) finished the evening with 14 assists followed by Kellum with 10. 
 
ECSU started the match out on top and kept the momentum going throughout the evening. The Vikings were able to capitalize on Regent's errors, thus shaping their offense quickly in the match to take control of the game. 
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The Vikings travel to Bowie, Maryland on Thursday, October 21st to resume conference play against Bowie State University at 6pm. 
 
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