DURHAM, N.C. - In spite of leading for majority of set three, the North Carolina Central University volleyball team could not overpower the Alabama State Hornets, who rallied to a three-set (25-18, 25-14, 26-24) win over the Eagles on Sunday in McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium.

 

The Eagles were led by the offensive efforts of senior Kalin Russell and junior Da’sha Brown, who finished the contest with seven kills apiece. Contributing to the offensive effort was junior Alice Genna who collected 12 assists. Russell added a game-high three blocks, two solo, while Brown led NCCU with six digs on the defensive end.

 

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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Hampton closed out the Boston College Invitational on Sunday with a tough four-set loss to the host Eagles, as Boston College won 3-1 (25-22, 27-29, 25-17, 25-21) at Power Gym.

 

This is still the best start to a season the Lady Pirates (4-2) have had since 2005, when Hampton opened 5-1.

 

Junior Vendula Strakova was named to the All-Tournament Team. She had 57 kills, seven service aces, 26 digs, and 9.0 total blocks over the weekend. She recorded her second straight double-double, and her third of the season, on Sunday, with 21 kills and 14 digs.

 

Both of those were team highs.