FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Fayetteville State will begin CIAA volleyball play Wednesday night when it hosts Winston-Salem State at 6 p.m. at Capel Arena. The matchup also marks Military Appreciation Night, with special recognition for service members in attendance.
The Broncos (4-3) are led by outside hitters Symone Morris and Chiara Vittoni, who have combined for 175 kills and nearly 200 points. Setter Giovanna Teixeira averages 7.73 assists per set and contributes offensively with a .350 hitting percentage. Libero Jasmine Culp leads the team with 103 digs, while middle blocker Amihan Johnson has recorded 20 blocks.
Winston-Salem State (3-6) counters with outside hitter Holiday Ellis, who leads the Rams with 104 kills and 122 points. Middle blocker Zoe Chesson has been dominant at the net, hitting .392 with 64 kills and 30 blocks. Setter Celina Johnson averages 6.09 assists per set, and Kalyn Cuthbertson anchors the defense with 122 digs…