Orangeburg, SC—For the second time this season SC State defeated Savannah State, 3-0, (25-16, 25-17, 25-16), in women's volleyball. The victory ends a four-game losing streak for the Lady Bulldogs.
SC State (7-13) had their defense working on all cylinders as they held Savannah State (7-15) to just 17 kills and a team hitting percentage of -.098 while putting down a total of seven team blocks. Junior Jarne Gleaton once again led the attack for the Lady Bulldogs with nine kills while picking up four defensive digs. Seniors Linnie Garrett and Brittany Davis and red-shirt freshman Melissa Robinson contributed four kills each while sophomore Bria Brimmer put up 15 set assists in the victory.
Savannah State was led by Shatice White and Shawanda McClain who had six kills and 13 digs for the Lady Tigers in the loss.
The Lady Bulldogs return to conference play on Sunday, Oct. 11, when they host the Lady Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up which is set for a 1 p.m. first serve will be played in Dukes Gymnasium.
