Big Blue Dominate in Conference Opener

Charlotte, NC — Bluefield State University opened CIAA play in dominant fashion Monday night, sweeping Johnson C. Smith University 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-8). Callesta Styles led the Big Blue with a match-high nine kills while adding five service aces and two blocks. Alexia Cunningham recorded four kills and two blocks, while Mekenna Scott and Danielle Robinson added five aces each. The opening set featured back-and-forth action before Bluefield State took control. Up 14-12, the Big Blue used a six-point run—highlighted by four consecutive service aces from Robinson—to build a 20-12 cushion. Bluefield State held off a late Golden Bulls push...