PETERSBURG, Va. (November 2, 2026) – Virginia Union University's volleyball team battled Virginia State University on Monday night, but the Lady Panthers fell 25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22 Petersburg, Va.
Virginia Union's
Zinnia Pickett distributed 18 assists to lead the Lady Panthers' offense, while teammate
Deanna Nesbitt recorded 10 defensive digs.
Alana Simmons led Virginia Union with nine kills.
Madison Hill added eight kills, four service aces and two blocks, while
Maria Pena contributed seven kills.
The Lady Panthers rallied to win the third set 25-23 after dropping the opening two sets. Virginia Union continued to battle in the fourth set but came up short, 25-22.
"Our team put together a solid performance tonight, showing moments of great play and determination," said VUU Head Volleyball Coach Anetra Sims. "Although we experienced some ups and downs and struggled to maintain consistency throughout the match, there were a lot of positive moments that we were building on. We will continue to work and finish our season strong on Thursday."
Virginia Union will wrap up its 2026 regular season when the Lady Panthers host Elizabeth City State University at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.
