CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Johnson C. Smith University volleyball team fell to Claflin University, 3-0, on Monday evening at Brayboy Gymnasium. The Panthers earned the CIAA victory with set scores of 25-11, 25-13 and 25-21.
The Golden Bulls (1-12, 1-10 CIAA) showed improvement in the third set, recording nine kills and pushing Claflin (10-12, 4-7 CIAA) before the Panthers secured the match.
Abigail Freeman led Johnson C. Smith with six kills, while
Destini Makayla Johnson added five and
Lapri Cromer contributed four.
Marianna Diaz paced the offense with 11 assists, and
Naveah Baker added seven assists.
Karmah Thomas led the Golden Bulls with three service aces, while
D'Asia Cheatham recorded a team-high eight digs.
Claflin held the advantage in several statistical categories, finishing with 25 kills, nine blocks and 31 digs. Johnson C. Smith recorded 21 kills, three blocks and 23 digs.
The Golden Bulls will look to rebound in their next match as they continue CIAA Roundups, hosted by Virginia State University.
