Broncos Outlast Shaw in Five-Set Thriller to Open CIAA Round-Up

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Fayetteville State opened the CIAA Round-Up with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Shaw on Friday morning at Gaines Gymnasium. The Broncos improved to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in CIAA play after winning by scores of 25-18, 22-25, 25-27, 25-17, and 15-9. After claiming the opening set, Fayetteville State found itself in a battle as Shaw responded by taking the second and third sets to gain a 2-1 advantage. The Broncos answered in dominant fashion, controlling the fourth set and carrying that momentum into the decisive fifth set to secure the conference victory. The Fayetteville State offense was...