NEW ORLEANS, La. – The United States Sports University volleyball team fell to Southern University at New Orleans, 3-0, Monday night dropping the sets 25-17, 25-18, 25-7.
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How it Happened
The Eagles (3-15) kept the opening set competitive, trailing 11-13 before SUNO (10-7, 4-2 HBCUAC) extended its lead and closed out the set, 25-17.
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USSU stayed within reach in the second set, but SUNO pulled away late to take it, 25-18.
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SUNO controlled the third set, holding USSU to four kills and closing out the match with a 25-7 win.
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Match Notes
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Emmory McMurtray led USSU with six kills and added five digs.
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Jeya Dupris recorded 16 assists, three kills, five digs and a service ace.
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Braeden Holston led the Eagles with nine digs and added three assists.
- USSU finished with 22 kills, 20 assists, 37 digs and led with two service aces.
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Up Next
The Eagles start a five-match road stretch in Florida against Florida College on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
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