FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Central State University volleyball team closed out its 2025 regular season in dominant fashion, sweeping rival Kentucky State University (25-15, 25-19, 25-20) on Thursday night inside Bell Gymnasium.

With the win, the Marauders improve to 16-10 overall and 13-7 in SIAC play, securing a five-match winning streak as they head into next week's SIAC Championships at Spring Hill College.

Dominant Team Performance

Central State put together one of its most complete matches of the season, posting a .211 team hitting percentage while holding Kentucky State to just .033. The Marauders recorded 34 kills, 31 assists, and seven service aces, matching the Thorobreds dig for dig with 53 apiece while controlling the net with six total blocks.

Statistical Leaders

• Maya Hendricks led the charge with a double-double, tallying 10 kills and 12 digs, along with two service aces and a block.

• Zahra Coates added nine kills, eight digs, and three blocks, closing her regular-season career with another efficient performance.

• Jasmin Churchill finished with six kills and four digs, while setter Nevaeh Brownlee directed the offense with 28 assists and three service aces.

• Braelynn Reese anchored the front line with five blocks, helping CSU hold Kentucky State to negative hitting in the opening set.

Momentum Into the Postseason

Head Coach Devin Walker's team finishes the regular season as one of the hottest programs in the SIAC, stringing together five straight victories and finding a consistent offensive rhythm at just the right time.

Central State now turns its attention to the SIAC Championships, hosted by Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, where they'll look to continue their winning streak and make a deep postseason run.