ELIZABETH CITY, NC - The Elizabeth City State Vikings (1-5) put up a strong effort, but the team came up short in a three-set loss to the Kutztown Bears (4-1) on the first day of the Viking Classic. The Vikings had a tough time against some strong defense by the Bears, falling 20-25, 18-25, and 19-25.
The Vikings found it hard to put points on the scoreboard in the match. As a team, Elizabeth City State totaled 25 kills in the match. Junior outside hitter
Kendall Washington led the way for the team with six kills in the match. Junior
Cameron Mitrovich led the team's defensive effort with two total blocks and she led the team with 12 assists.
The team would not have long to rest as they will return to action this evening to take on the chowan Hawks in a 7:30 p.m. match.
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