North Carolina Central University

VOLLEYBALL

NCCU Eagles Clobbers South Carolina State in Volleyball

The North Carolina Central University Eagles continued their win streak with a big win over the Bulldogs of South Carolina State University on Saturday afternoon. NCCU defeated SCSU 3-0 (30-13, 30-24, 30-22).

In a spirited and competitive match, the Eagles withstood a strong challenge from the Bulldogs. The Eagles played consistent volleyball, and managed to put away the Bulldogs in three straight games.

NCCU was led by senior Shari Matthews who collected 12 kills and four services aces, while Jane Murphy had 23 assists on the night. 

NCCU recorded a total of 39 kills for the match, and limited SCSU to only 31 kills as a team for the evening. 

The Bulldogs were led by Monique Walker who had a team high 12 kills and six digs. 

Eagles Drops Two in Final Day of Tournament

The North Carolina Eagles were riding a three match winning streak, but the ride is over. NCCU lost to both Elon and Campbell University Saturday evening in the final day of the NCCU Tournament. 

This is the first back to back loss for the Eagles as they were swept by Elon 3-0 (21-30, 19-30, 20-30), at to Campbell 3-0 (22-30, 17-30, 27-30). North Carolina Central was led by Shari Mathews who pounded out 14 kills and three services aces. 

All-Tournament Team Announced

North Carolina Central University has announced the 2007 NCCU Volleyball All-Tournament Team and the Most Valuable Player as selected by the participating tournament coaches from this past weekend. 
 
NCCU Seniors Shari Matthews was named to the All-Tournament Team and voted Most Valuable Player.  She is joined on the All-Tournament Team by Anielle DaSilva.  

Matthews, a native of Bridgetown, Barbados, led the team in kills with 70.  Against NC State, the outside hitter had a season-high of 19 kills and four service aces.  DaSilva, who hails from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was second on the team with 54 kills.  She had a season-high of 18 kills against NC State.   

Matthews and DaSilva are joined on the All-Tournament Team by Campbell’s Taylor Deering and Emily Werner, NC State’s Lauren Zaniboni, Norfolk State’s Yolanda Roberts, and Elon’s Brittnay Westphal.  

All-Tournament Team
      
Campbell
#  1 Taylor Deering 
#  10 Emily Werner

NC State
#6 Lauren Zaniboni

Norfolk State
#15 Yolanda Roberts

Elon University
#14 Brittany Westphal

North Carolina Central University
# 11 Anielle DaSilva
# 8 Shari Matthews – Most Valuable Player
 
 

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