Elizabeth City State University Athletics

PETERSBURG, VA - The Elizabeth City State Vikings (8-15, 5-5 CIAA) and the Virginia State Trojans (12-7, 10-0 CIAA) played in one of the most fiercely contested matches of the season, Thursday evening. Taking on one of the top teams in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the Vikings put up a terrific effort in the 26-24, 27-29, 17-25, 25-17, and 9-15 loss.
 
As the scoreboard showed, there were several terrific performances from the Vikings. Junior utility Cameron Mitrovich led the way for the Vikings, recording a triple-double with 11 kills, 25 assists, and 10 digs in the match. Fellow junior Kendall Washington led the Vikings' offensive attack with a double-double 13 kills and 19 digs with a service ace. Defensively, freshman Valeria Miranda led the Vikings' efforts with 24 digs n the match.
 
With the loss, the Vikings fall to 8-15 overall and 5-5 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association play. The team will return home for their next match when they host the Bowie State Bulldogs in a 6:00 p.m. match.
 
For more information on Vikings volleyball, contact the Elizabeth City State University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (252) 335-3278 or log on to www.ECSUVikings.com.