ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany State University women's volleyball team celebrated Senior Night in style Tuesday evening, sweeping Savannah State University 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-18) inside the Jones Brothers HPER Complex to extend its winning streak to 14 consecutive matches.
The Lady Golden Rams improved to 23-8 overall and 17-1 in SIAC play while honoring six seniors: Jarianis Perez, Myra Lopez, Liannette Burgos, Shaniya Banks, Trinity Britt and Gabby Moore.
Albany State controlled the match from start to finish, recording 40 kills and an impressive .378 hitting percentage while holding Savannah State to a .040 hitting percentage.
Golden Rams Dominate on Senior Night
The Lady Golden Rams opened the match with a 25-17 victory in the first set before delivering their most dominant performance in the second, hitting .462 en route to a commanding 25-10 win. Albany State completed the sweep with a 25-18 victory in the third set.
Amiria Anderson led the offensive attack with a match-high 10 kills and a .600 hitting percentage. Senior Jarianis Perez followed with nine kills, hitting .471, while fellow senior Shaniya Banks contributed seven kills on an impressive .600 hitting percentage.
Senior Liannette Burgos directed the offense with 20 assists and four service aces, while Trinity Britt added 10 assists and seven digs. Defensively, senior Myra Lopez led the Golden Rams with 13 digs.
Aleiah Carr added six kills, while Maya Ogbogu contributed three kills and five block assists.
A Special Night for the Seniors
Between the 2nd and 3rd Set, Albany State recognized its six seniors for their dedication, leadership and contributions to the Golden Rams volleyball program.
The Senior Night celebration highlighted a special group that has helped build a winning culture at Albany State, including 78 victories over the past four seasons.
The Lady Golden Rams capped off the celebration with another impressive performance, securing their 14th consecutive victory and continuing their momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Up Next
Albany State will hit the road to face Edward Waters University in its final regular-season matchup before heading into the SIAC Volleyball Championship Tournament. Riding a 14-match winning streak, the Lady Golden Rams will look to close out the regular season on a high note and carry their momentum into postseason play.
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ABOUT ALBANY STATE ATHLETICS
Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 12 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, baseball, and football, with all teams competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
