Dillard Dominates the Weekend to Send Seniors Off

New Orleans, LA- Dillard Volleyball Closes out a dominant week as they go 2-0. These two wins have closed out the Bleu Devil's home schedule for this season. Dillard sits at second in the conference behind Talladega after a heartbreaking loss in their second matchup. They will look to build off the momentum and carry it with them as they near the GCAC Championship Tournament.

Dillard vs Philander Smith

In a thrilling match between Philander Smith and Dillard, it was Dillard who emerged victorious, defeating Philander Smith in three sets. The final score was 26-24, 25-20, 25-19, in favor of Dillard.

The first set started off with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. Philander Smith had a poor attacking percentage of .027, while Dillard fared slightly better with .086. However, it was Dillard who managed to edge out their opponents, winning the set 26-24.

The second set saw Dillard improve their attacking percentage to .229. Dillard's Cadence Thomas was particularly impressive, contributing 15 kills to her team's total. With a strong performance from Thomas and excellent setting from Taylor Hurst, Dillard won the set 25-20.

In the final set, Dillard continued their dominance with a .306 attacking percentage. Philander Smith tried to mount a comeback, but Dillard's defense proved too strong. Vanae Sapp led the team with 10 kills, while Tyramae Fautanu provided excellent setting, tallying 13 assists. Dillard won the set 25-19, securing their victory over Philander Smith.

Overall, Dillard's strong attacking and solid defense were the keys to their success. They outperformed Philander Smith in all aspects of the game, with a higher attacking percentage and more kills. It was a well-deserved victory for Dillard, who improved their record to 17-9 and 11-2 in conference play.

Dillard vs Wiley

 In a thrilling match-up, Dillard emerged victorious over Wiley with a final score of 3-0. The game showcased Dillard's dominance and skill on the court.

From the start, Dillard set the tone with a strong offensive performance. In the first set, Dillard recorded 11 kills with only 1 error, resulting in an impressive hitting percentage of .333. This trend continued throughout the match, as Dillard maintained their high level of play.

Leading the charge for Dillard was Anaya Duncan, who recorded 6 kills with a hitting percentage of .357. Sara Da Silva and Vanae Sapp also contributed significantly to the team's success, with 8 kills each. Payton Williams and Cadence Thomas showcased their versatility, contributing both offensively and defensively.

Defensively, Dillard proved to be a force to be reckoned with. The team recorded a total of 49 digs, with Chasry Lum-King leading the way with 14 digs. This strong defensive effort allowed Dillard to limit Wiley's scoring opportunities and maintain control of the game.

Wiley put up a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short against Dillard's relentless attack. Despite their best efforts, Wiley struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to match Dillard's offensive firepower.

Dillard's victory improves their overall record to 19-9, with a conference record of 13-2. This win solidifies their position as a top contender in their conference and sets them up for continued success in the remainder of the season.

-Bleu Devils-