BOWIE, MD - The Elizabeth City State Vikings (5-10, 2-0 CIAA) continued to roll when the team took a thrilling five-set road win over the Bowie State Bulldogs (2-5, 0-2 CIAA), Thursday evening. The team took the win behind a dynamic performance by junior outside hitter
Kendall Washington, junior middle blocker
Christian Bouie, and freshman opposite hitter
Jazzmyn Davis. After opening the match with losses in the first two sets, the Vikings stormed back to take the 18-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-21, and 15-7.
The Vikings put on a powerful offensive performance to claim the win. As a team, ECSU compiled 64 kills in the match, 12 more than the home team Bulldogs. The team also recorded 12 blocks (six solo) in the match. It was Davis who led the way with 16 kills in the match. She was one of three Vikings to reach double digit kills as junior outside hitter
Kendall Washington added a double-double 14 kills with 17 digs. Junior middle blocker
Christian Bouie added 11 kills with six digs. A pair of Vikings put on a defensive showcase with sophomore
Cadence Rascoe recording six blocks (four solo) while freshman libero
Valeria Miranda adding 22 digs.
The win marked the second straight victory for the Vikings and kept the team a perfect 2-0 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play. The team will look to extend their streak when they host the Lincoln (Pa.) Lady Lions, Monday evening.
For more information on Vikings volleyball, contact the Elizabeth City State University Office of Athletics Media Relations or log on to www.ECSUVikings.com.
