DURHAM, N.C. – Sophomore setter Lauren Janok and senior middle blocker Ammaarah Williams set new career highs in assists and kills, respectively, to help North Carolina Central University earn a 3-1 victory over Morgan State University in the Eagles' MEAC opener. Janok tallied an impressive 48 assists, while Williams racked up 21 kills for NCCU.
 
The Eagles jumped out to a quick start as a unit, winning the first two sets 25-17 and 25-20. The Bears then took a set 25-20. After that, NCCU took control of the fourth set to finish off Morgan State, 25-21.
 
Williams, a Preseason All-MEAC selection, added two aces and 12 digs to her stat line to finish with 23 points. In addition to her 48 assists, Janok posted 11 digs defensively and a team-high four aces.
 
Senior Arlanda Faulkner was essential for the NCCU offensive attack, finishing the match with 14 kills. Seniors Celene Morris and McKayla Young played their part as well, ending the contest with seven kills apiece. Morris also recorded 11 digs for the Eagles' defense.
 
The Bears were led by offensively by freshman hitter Madison Grace, who finished the match with a team-high 18 kills. Sophomore Gabriela Hiciano added 11 kills to the mix. Sophomore libero Jadore Hayes had 23 digs to lead Morgan State in that department. The Bears used two different setters as sophomore Mackenzie Jefferson and freshman Trinity Carruthers finished the match with 18 and 25 assists, respectively.
 
The Eagles return to action against Coppin State on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. in McDougald-McLendon Arena. Morgan State will travel to Orangeburg, South Carolina, to take on South Carolina State on Sept 26.