DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central wrapped up its home volleyball schedule with its first Division I victory over Elon of the CAA on Thursday at McDougald-McLendon Arena.
The 3-1 (25-23, 15-25, 25-10, 25-15) non-conference win snapped a 21-match losing streak to the Phoenix dating back to 2007. NCCU improved to 9-17 overall with its second consecutive win while Elon dropped to 10-18.
NCCU has won four of its last six matches with one match remaining before heading to the MEAC Championships, which will be held Nov. 20-22 in Baltimore, Md.
Shalyn Bell sparked the Eagles with 14 kills, five service aces, eight digs and three blocks. Aniah Bass added eight kills while Talia Emmen contributed seven kills and 10 digs. Allyson Rouse also delivered seven kills while Breylan Fairley distributed 24 assists followed by Lusiana Damuni with 14 assists.
Defensively, Hailey Gibbons matched Emmen with 10 digs.
The Eagles hit .370 percent in the third set and .353 in the fourth set to pull away from the Phoenix. NCCU dominated the final two sets to break a 1-1 tie and cruise to victory.
For the contest, the Eagles outhit the Phoenix .274 to .252.
NCCU also controlled the match with 15 service aces and 11 blocks. The Eagles reached double figures in service aces for the third straight match and in blocks for the second time in three matches.
In addition to Bell's five service aces, four Eagles - Gibbons, Fairley, Emmen and Jayla Egerton - chipped in two apiece. Bass and Morgan Wingo each recorded four blocks while Rouse tied Bell with three. Mya Smith also posted a block.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will attempt to extend its two-match winning streak at South Carolina State on Friday, Nov. 13, in Orangeburg, S.C. The regular-season finale begins at 6 p.m.
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