Spartans Fall to UNC Asheville in Tournament Finale

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Norfolk State closed out the UNCW Hampton Inn University Invitational with a 3-0 loss to UNC Asheville (25-15, 25-17, 25-19) on Saturday morning at Hanover Hall. The Bulldogs (9-2) controlled the match from the service line, ripping 18 aces to Norfolk State’s three. Sarah Wadsworth led all players with eight aces to go with eight kills and 13 digs, and Lydia Pate added five. The Spartans (2-6) committed 18 reception errors and were held to a .087 attack percentage. Gabrielle Gilbert led Norfolk State with seven kills, adding five digs, an ace and a solo block for…