Virginia Union University's Maysun Creery recorded 16 defensive digs, but Virginia State University outlasted the Lady Panthers 25-17, 29-27, 25-20, on Monday, October 25, in Petersburg, Va.
 
VUU's Amilex Lopez-Ayala led the Lady Panthers with seven kills and two service aces while teammate Essence had six kills and an ace of her own.
 
Virginia Union's Denise Burk had a team-high 20 assists while Jade Lane recorded a block.
 
VUU now travels to Bowie, Md., to face Bowie State University at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28.