ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Oct. 18, 2026) — South Carolina State University women's volleyball delivered a strong all-around performance Sunday afternoon, defeating Edward Waters University 3-1 in nonconference action inside Dukes Gymnasium.
The Lady Bulldogs (5-18) captured the victory by set scores of 27-25, 25-20, 23-25 and 25-19, using a balanced offensive attack and dominant net presence to hold off the visiting Tigers (10-10).
SC State finished with 56 kills, 50 assists, 71 digs and 11 team blocks while limiting Edward Waters to a .054 hitting percentage. The Lady Bulldogs posted a .185 hitting percentage and controlled the net throughout the four-set contest.
Kenna Harris and
Amani Hawkins led the offensive charge with 12 kills apiece, while
Carra Pierre-Louis added 10 kills to give SC State three players in double figures.
Jade Robinson provided a strong presence at the net, finishing with seven kills and six block assists, while De'Oni McPhearson contributed four block assists.
Defensively,
Ki'ra Wright anchored the Lady Bulldogs with a match-high 28 digs, helping SC State maintain its defensive intensity throughout the contest.
Arianna James directed the offense with a match-high 31 assists and two service aces, while
Macey McCoy added 12 assists.
The Lady Bulldogs opened the match with a hard-fought 27-25 victory in the first set. After trailing 23-21 late, SC State rallied behind timely kills from Harris to secure the opening frame.
SC State carried that momentum into the second set, overcoming a 19-18 deficit with a late offensive surge to claim a 25-20 win and take a commanding 2-0 advantage.
Edward Waters responded in the third set, edging the Lady Bulldogs 25-23 despite SC State recording a match-best .344 hitting percentage in the frame.
The Lady Bulldogs quickly regained control in the fourth set, closing out the Tigers 25-19 to secure the nonconference victory in front of the home crowd.
Lady Bulldog Match Highlights
- Kenna Harris: 12 kills and a .222 hitting percentage.
- Amani Hawkins: 12 kills and a .176 hitting percentage.
- Carra Pierre-Louis: 10 kills and three digs.
- Jade Robinson: Seven kills, six block assists and a .308 hitting percentage.
- Ki'ra Wright: Match-high 28 digs and three assists.
- Arianna James: Match-high 31 assists, two service aces and six digs.
- Macey McCoy: 12 assists, six digs and three kills.
- Team performance: 56 kills, 50 assists, 71 digs, five service aces and 11 team blocks.
Edward Waters was led by Norah Laurore with 10 kills, while Heylianis Aquino contributed nine kills, five service aces and 14 digs. Naraiya Thompson added 30 assists for the Tigers.
The victory provided a positive result for SC State outside Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference competition as the Lady Bulldogs continue working to build momentum during the remainder of the 2026 season.
For more information on SC State women's volleyball, visit
www.scsuathletics.com.
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