ETTRICK, VA- The Lady Blue Bears put together a dominant performance over the weekend, finishing a perfect 6-0 at the CIAA Round Up 2.
They opened the weekend Friday, October 16, with a hard-fought five-set victory over Virginia State, winning 3-2 (12-25, 25-17, 25-16, 22-25, 15-13). After dropping the opening set, the Blue Bears battled back to take the next two before holding off Virginia State in a decisive fifth set to begin the weekend with a victory.
Later that evening, Livingstone continued its winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Virginia Union (25-17, 27-25, 25-27, 25-10).
Hailey Henriquez led the offensive attack with 17 kills, while
Oliwia Jaroszewicz added 13.
Masa Simovic recorded 19 assists and three service aces as the Blue Bears secured their second win of the weekend and maintained their momentum.
The Blue Bears carried that momentum into Saturday, earning a straight-set victory over Lincoln University (Pa.), 3-0 (25-14, 26-24, 25-20). Jaroszewicz led Livingstone with nine kills, while
Aniya McClain recorded 12 assists and
Gabrielle McQueen paced the defense with 13 digs.
Livingstone continued its strong play later Saturday with another 3-0 sweep, this time against Shaw University (25-21, 25-22, 25-20). Jaroszewicz delivered a match-high 18 kills, while
Destiny Drakeford anchored the net with seven blocks.
Tialofa Alofipo added 22 digs to help the Blue Bears secure their third consecutive victory.
The Blue Bears carried their winning streak into Sunday, dominating Elizabeth City State University in a 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-20, 25-18). Henriquez led the offense with 13 kills, followed by Jaroszewicz with 11. Simovic dished out 19 assists, while Henriquez also recorded four service aces.
Livingstone closed out the weekend in impressive fashion with a 3-0 win over Bowie State University (25-20, 26-24, 25-20). Henriquez and Jaroszewicz each recorded 11 kills, while
Destiny Drakeford contributed eight kills.
Da'Maia Bryant led the blocking effort with six blocks, and Alofipo turned in an outstanding defensive performance with 33 digs.
The Lady Blue Bears will be back at home on Thursday, October 22, for senior night where they will host Johnson C. Smith University at 6 p.m.
