VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Christian Brothers University women's volleyball team fell to Valdosta State, 3-1 (21-25, 10-25, 29-27, 20-25), Saturday afternoon at The Complex in Gulf South Conference action.
Sarah Helms led the Buccaneers offensively with 13 kills on a .414 hitting percentage, committing just one attack error on 29 attempts. Helms also contributed two service aces.
Defensively, Sophia Nowacki delivered a strong performance with a match-high 36 digs, while Alexis Bellarmino recorded 17 assists, 10 digs and two service aces.
After dropping the opening two sets, CBU responded with a hard-fought third set. The Buccaneers built a 24-22 advantage before Valdosta State rallied to force extra points. CBU stayed composed, eventually securing a 29-27 victory to extend the match.
Valdosta State regained control in the fourth set, closing out the contest 25-20.
Victoria Devenport added eight kills for CBU, while Alana Martinez finished with seven. Alma Solis and Ana Clara Sacca Beltran contributed six kills apiece, with Sacca Beltran also recording three total blocks.
Christian Brothers finished with 44 kills, 98 digs and six service aces. Valdosta State totaled 63 kills and 119 digs.
With the result, CBU moved to 9-20 overall and 5-12 in Gulf South Conference play.
