Bleu Devils Bounce Back in their Final Match of the HBCUAC Crossover

JACKSON, MS– In a match between Stillman College and Dillard University on September 28, 2024, Dillard University emerged victorious with a 3-0 final score. Dillard University displayed a strong performance with set scores of 25-16, 27-25, and 25-18.

Dillard had a solid offensive game, with a total of 40 kills and a hitting percentage of .224, compared to Stillman's 22 kills and a hitting percentage of .061. Dillard's Vanae Sapp led the team with 13 kills, while Cadence Thomas contributed 10 kills. Nanyelis Moreno, setter, facilitated the offense with 22 assists.

On the defensive end, Stillman College struggled to contain Dillard's offense, as they only had 1 block compared to Dillard's 4 blocks. Kelis Conley and Ava Cameron stood out for Stillman College with 2 blocks each.

Overall, Dillard University's strong offensive performance and solid defense allowed them to secure a dominant victory over Stillman College. The win improved Dillard University's record to 7-5, while Stillman College fell to 5-10 for the season.