Virginia Union University's
Maria Pena and
Alana Simmons recorded nine kills apiece, but Shaw University defeated the Lady Panthers 25-18, 25-21, 25-22 on Thursday, September 24, at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.
Simmons led the Lady Panthers with four service aces and 14 defensive digs. Pena also contributed nine kills as Virginia Union battled Shaw throughout the three-set match.
Zinnia Pickett recorded a team-high 11 assists for the Lady Panthers, helping VUU maintain its offensive attack.
Shaw took the opening set 25-18 before earning a 25-21 victory in the second set. Virginia Union battled in the third set, but Shaw closed out the match with a 25-22 win.
"I am struggling finding my words," said VUU Head Volleyball Coach Anetra Sims. "We just have to keep digging and pushing……it will come!!"
Virginia Union will return to action on Monday, September 28, when the Lady Panthers travel to Bowie, Md., to face Bowie State University.
