Elizabeth City State University Athletics

PEMBROKE, NC - The Elizabeth City State Vikings (3-9) put on a great showing, but the team came up just short in a five-set loss to the Georgia College & State Bobcats (3-11), Tuesday afternoon. The Vikings put on some great showings, especially in the second and third sets, but the team fell, 15-25, 26-24, 25-19, 21-25, and 12-15.
 
The loss came despite a great overall effort by the Vikings. The team finished the match with 50 total kills and 20 total blocks (two solo). Elizabeth City State junior outside hitter Fernanda led the way for the Vikings with a team-best 11 kills with three total blocks (none solo). Junior opposite side hitter Cameron Mitrovich added nine kills with four blocks (none solo), and nine digs. Junior middle blocker Christian Bouie finished the match with nine total blocks (two solo) as well.
 
With the loss, the Vikings fall to 3-9 overall. The team won't have long to rest as they will return to action later in the day to take on the UNC Pembroke Braves.
 
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.