Dave Redden

Women's Volleyball

Volleyball Goes Undefeated Through East/West Crossover

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 Birmingham, Ala. - Kentucky State University volleyball finished off the third day of the SIAC East/West Crossover by repeating its performance from the first and second day, by sweeping through the competition and coming out undefeated.

The Thorobrettes (10-5, 6-0) took down both Fort Valley State University and Albany State University, facing adversity in only two of six sets on the day. KSU will face off with the western side of the division with the SIAC Cluster at Central State University from Sept. 29th-30th.

Before heading to Wilberforce, Ohio for the cluster, KSU will take on West Virginia State University at the Exum Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26, first will be at 6 pm ET.

KSU 3 FVSU 0

Freshman outside hitter Robin Poole continued her hot stretch of leading the Thorbrettes offensively, by slamming a team-high nine kills against the Lady Wildcats. She stepped up defensively as well, accounting for a team-high eight digs.

The Lady Wildcats failed to threaten the Thorobrettes, only leading a handful of times throughout the match, and each lead didn't surpass the two-point threshold.

Sophomore setter Hannah Smyers continued to remain in the top-10 of the assists category within the SIAC as she recorded her fifth match of six in the Crossover with 25 or more assists, dropping 28 on FVSU.

KSU 3 ASU 0

The first two sets went in favor to the Thorobrettes as 10 or more points decided each win. In the third and final frame, the Golden Rams rallied to challenge KSU but ultimately dropped the set 25-22.

Poole racked up her eighth contest of the season, recording 10 or more kills, finishing the sixth and final match of the three-day event with a team-high 12 kills. She also picked up her fifth double-double of the season, accounting for 10 digs.

Fellow freshman outside hitter Makayla added to the offensive onslaught with eight kills of her own, while digging a team-high 14 balls in the process.
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Players Mentioned

Hannah Smyers

#7 Hannah Smyers

Set
5' 8"
Sophomore
Robin Poole

#9 Robin Poole

OH
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Hannah Smyers

#7 Hannah Smyers

5' 8"
Sophomore
Set
Robin Poole

#9 Robin Poole

5' 7"
Freshman
OH