JCSU Volleyball Falls to Bluefield State in CIAA Opener

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Johnson C. Smith University volleyball team dropped its Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association opener Monday, falling to Bluefield State 25-18, 25-14, 25-8 at Brayboy Gymnasium. The Golden Bulls fell to 0-3 overall and 0-1 in CIAA play, while Bluefield State improved to 6-4 and 1-0 in conference competition. Rylea Ross led JCSU with eight kills, while Mariah Dulan added four and Dacia Lowery finished with three. Naveah Baker recorded a team-high nine assists, followed by Marianna Diaz with eight. D'Asia Cheatham paced the Golden Bulls defensively with six digs. Ross added four digs, while Lowery recorded two....