Dillard Finishes Weekend 4-0, Defeating Rust College

JACKSON, MS–In a match between Rust College and Dillard University on October 19, 2024, Dillard emerged victorious with a 3-0 win. The scores were 25-9, 25-11, 25-11 in favor of Dillard University.

The Bleu Devils dominated the match, with a strong attacking performance. They had a total of 40 kills with a hitting percentage of .282. Gabrielle Washington led the team with 11 kills, while Vanae Sapp and Makeaela Swoopes added 8 kills each.

On the defensive end, Dillard also performed well with a total of 4 blocks and 55 digs. Trenity Pender led the team in digs with 16, while Nanyelis Moreno contributed 4 digs and 16 assists.

For Rust College, it was a tough match as they struggled with their attacking game, managing only 15 kills with a hitting percentage of -.111. Musa Alhassan was the top performer for Rust College with 4 kills.

Overall, Dillard University's strong attacking and defensive performance allowed them to secure a convincing victory over Rust College. With this win, Dillard University improved their record to 12-7 overall and 10-1 in conference play. Meanwhile, Rust College dropped to 0-18 overall and 0-13 in conference play.

-Bleu Devils-