UNCP Dominates at Volleyball Tri-Match
In a couple of outings that featured dabs, dances, free taco giveaways and even musical chairs, It was the play of the UNCP volleyball team that provided the best and most impressive entertainment of the day. Coming off of a hard-fought match against the Peach Belt powerhouse Flagler College Saints, the Black and Gold welcomed a pair on non-conference foes to Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court on Oct.9 in what would result in a pair of displays of absolute dominance by the Braves. Th
Volleyball Wins Second Straight at Claflin
The UNCP volleyball team headed to the Tullis Arena in Orangeburg, S.C. to take on the Panthers of Claflin University on Oct. 2. Their 3-0 win marked the first time this season in which the Braves have secured consecutive victories. The Braves got eight service aces and four blocks on the night to improve to 5-0 all-time against the Panthers. In the first set Claflin started out hot with an 8-2 run, then an error by the Braves helped the Panthers get a 19-13 advantage. The Bl
Volleyball Showcases Young Talent in 3-0 Victory Over Hawks
Freshman Ashley Caesar led the team in kills with 13 in the Braves’ 3-0 sweep of Chowan University Hawks. PN photo/Trevon Knight After kicking off family weekend with a pair of lopsided losses the UNCP volleyball team responded with a landslide victory of their own by defeating the Hawks of Chowan University 3-0 at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court on Sept. 29. “I think we’re very resilient. I think we did respond well after being put in a tough situation so I’m proud of our toughne
Braves Volleyball Sweep St. Andrews Knights 3-0
The Braves won a one-sided match up over St. Andrews 3-0. PN/photo Trevon Knight On September 1, the UNCP volleyball team faced off against the St. Andrews University Knights. The Knights returned to Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court after a short rest and an under whelming performance in the FMU invitational the day before the match took place to face the Knights. The Braves defeated the Knights three nil in what was not quite dominant play, but was in decisive fashion. “I think we
Jones, Heinz: Braves Volleyball "Wing Women"
Senior Bailee Jones is off to a terrific start for the Braves volley team and currently leads the team with an astounding 374 assists. The stellar starting setter from Trinidad, CO registered a season high as well as set a career best is assist in a match against Coker College with 55 (9/01/2018). She also recorded a season high 20 digs in that very same match. PN file photo/Trevon Knight It’s one thing for an athlete to start for their team, it is a whole other accomplishmen
Rising Sophomore Crowder is Off to a Hot Start for Volleyball
Sophomore Kaila Crowder is off to a red hot start to the season after seeing limited action as a freshman the second year outside hitter is shining in her expanded role. PN file photo/Trevon Knight After seeing minimal action in her first season as a Brave, second year player Kaila
Crowder is off to a blazing start to the season in her increased role. With the graduation and
transfer of some notable and talented players, Crowder has found herself thrust into a major role
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Trojans Sweep Braves in Three Sets
The UNCP volleyball team had their originally scheduled matchup with Mount Olive moved up so that the athletes could evacuate sooner in preparation of hurricane Florence. The Braves fell to the Trojans 3-0. PN photo/Trevon Knight Due to the impending impact of Hurricane Florence and the precautions taken by the university to make sure the players and coaches got to safety, the UNCP volleyball team had their regular scheduled match against the University of Mount Olive Trojans
Mixed Results for Volleyball in Opening Weekend
The UNCP women’s volleyball team kicked off the new season at the Coker/FMU invitational on August 24 and 25 at two separate locations. The first two games were against Catawba and Converse, and those games were played at Smith University Center in Florance, SC. The final two games that they played were against Anderson and Coker at Harris E. and Lousie H. Deloach Center in Hartsville, SC. Catawba: In the first set going into a timeout UNCP was up 14-12 following a pair of ki
Braves Volleyball Show Grit and Promise in Home Invitational
The Lady Braves returned home to Lumbee Guarantee Bank Court for their home invitational on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Even though they finished with the same record of 1-3 as they did the previous weekend in the Coker/FMU Invitational, their overall record of 2-6 doesn’t accurately reflect the progress that they have been making from match to match. Lenoir-Rhyne: After a rough start to their invitational in which the host Braves fell to the Bears of Shaw University, they went the
