Sept. 24, 2006

Final Stats

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Behind Afryea Allen's 14 kills, the Lady Spartans of Norfolk State University earned a 3-0 (30-20, 30-28, 30-24) victory over Winston-Salem State University in consolation-bracket volleyball action at the 2006 WSSU Lady Rams volleyball invitational on Sunday afternoon.

The Lady Spartans jumped out to an early 2-0 lead behind a 30-20 win in the first game of the match and a 30-28 victory in the match's second game.

WSSU mounted a comeback attempt in the third game of the match, yet NSU's Yolanda Roberts collected four of her 10 total kills in the game to propel the Lady Spartans to a 30-24 win en route to securing the match victory.

WSSU was led by Jasmine Watkins who tallied a team-high seven kills in 16 total attack chances, turning in an attack percentage of .438.  She was joined by Seidah El Amin who earned six kills in the loss. 

Norfolk State was led by Allen's match-high 14 kills.  She was joined by Yolanda Roberts who recorded 10 kills in the victory.

With the win Norfolk State improves to 4-10 overall while the Lady Rams fall to 2-17 on the season.  WSSU will return to the court at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 when they host High Point University at the C.E. Gaines Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

For additional information on the 2006 WSSU Lady Rams Volleyball Invitational or WSSU volleyball, contact the WSSU Office of Sports Information at (336) 750-2143 or log on to the Official Website of WSSU Athletics at www.WSSURAMS.com.

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