Action Shot
3
Winner Savannah St. SSU 9-4,5-2 SIAC
1
Central St. (OH) CentSt 6-7,3-5 SIAC
Winner
Savannah St. SSU
9-4,5-2 SIAC
3
Final
1
Central St. (OH) CentSt
6-7,3-5 SIAC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Savannah St. SSU 24 25 25 25 (3)
Central St. (OH) CentSt 26 22 21 22 (1)
0
Clark Atlanta Clark 1-16,1-7 SIAC
3
Winner Central St. (OH) CentSt 7-7,4-5 SIAC
Clark Atlanta Clark
1-16,1-7 SIAC
0
Final
3
Central St. (OH) CentSt
7-7,4-5 SIAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Clark Atlanta Clark 17 18 21 (0)
Central St. (OH) CentSt 25 25 25 (3)
1
Allen F-30240 8-7,6-4 SIAC
3
Winner Central St. (OH) F-30049 8-7,5-5 SIAC
Allen F-30240
8-7,6-4 SIAC
1
Final
3
Central St. (OH) F-30049
8-7,5-5 SIAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Allen F-30240 20 15 25 16 (1)
Central St. (OH) F-30049 25 25 14 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Marauders Volleyball Secures Two Wins at SIAC Crossover in Memphis

Marauders Volleyball Secures Two Wins at SIAC Crossover in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While it was Homecoming Weekend back in Wilberforce, the Central State women's volleyball team was busy making a statement on the road at the SIAC Crossover in Memphis. The Marauders battled through three matches, picking up two key victories to close out a strong weekend of conference play.

Friday Morning: Tight Battle with Savannah State

In their opening match, Central State went toe-to-toe with Savannah State Tigers in a hard-fought four-set contest, ultimately falling 3–1 (26-24, 22-25, 21-25, 22-25).

Junior outside hitter Maya Hendricks led the way with 18 kills, while Zahra Coates added 13 and Nia McGhee chipped in seven. Setter Brooke Morris dished out 27 assists and added two service aces, while libero Johanna Holston anchored the defense with 19 digs.

The Marauders held their own at the net with 10 total team blocks, including three each from Braelynn Reese, Jasmin Churchill, and McGhee. Savannah State narrowly edged CSU in hitting percentage, .204 to .161, to take the match.

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Friday Afternoon: Marauders Sweep Clark Atlanta

The Marauders responded quickly in their second match of the day, sweeping Clark Atlanta Panthers 3–0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-21).

CSU controlled the pace from start to finish behind Hendricks (10 kills), Reese (9), and Coates (7). Morris recorded 25 assists, while Holston and Morris each served up four aces to give Central State a boost from the service line. Churchill led the blocking effort with five total blocks.

The Marauders hit .204 as a team while holding Clark Atlanta to a negative hitting percentage.

Saturday Morning: Statement Win Over Allen

CSU closed the weekend strong with a 3–1 victory over Allen Yellow Jackets (25-20, 25-15, 14-25, 25-16).

Hendricks turned in another standout performance with 16 kills, while Coates tallied 10 and Reese added nine. Morris recorded 22 assists, Nevaeh Brownlee chipped in 13, and Coates led the team with 11 digs.

The Marauders dominated from the service line with seven aces, including three from Coates, and capitalized on Allen's offensive errors to secure the match.


Weekend Highlights

  • Record Update: Central State improves to 8–7 overall and 5–5 in SIAC play.

  • Leaders: Hendricks posted a combined 44 kills over the weekend. Holston led the defense with 41 total digs. Morris tallied 74 assists across the three matches.

  • Team Impact: CSU hit above .200 in both wins and held opponents to negative or neutral hitting percentages in those victories.

📅 Next Up: Central State vs Cincinnat Clermont
📍 Beacom/Lewis Gymnasium — Wilberforce, Ohio
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