MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Kentucky State women's volleyball opened strong but dropped a 3-1 decision to Edward Waters on Saturday morning inside Bruce Hall/Johnson Gymnasium during SIAC cluster play.
 
Kentucky State (3-17, 2-8 SIAC) put together one of its more balanced offensive efforts of the season, finishing with 46 kills as a team. Sydnee Breda-Nixon led the attack with eight kills and a solo block, while Laila Wheaton added seven kills, three total blocks, and 10 points. Jayla Collins provided a spark at the net with seven kills on a .500 hitting percentage and four block assists. Ananiah Huguely turned in an all-around performance, recording six kills, 20 digs, and a service ace to lead the defensive effort.
 
Setter Jada Knight distributed 18 assists and added six digs, while fellow setter Sienna Stewart matched her with 18 assists and a service ace. Leah Tubbs contributed six kills and two blocks, and Cydne Clayton added five kills and a block assist. Defensively, the Thorobreds finished with 57 digs and 12 total blocks, limiting Edward Waters to a .158 hitting percentage overall.
 
 
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