KNIGHTS WELCOME PUBLIC. TO FAMILY & FRIENDS WEEKEND

By: Kimora Martin, Intern

Knights Volleyball returns to the court for their first conference games of the season, facing off against Wiley University (WU) on Friday at 6 p.m. and Philander Smith University (PSU) on Saturday at 1 p.m./ After a strong performance against Rust College (Rust) and Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) during the Big Easy Roundup at SUNO, the Knights are looking to keep building momentum. Fans are encouraged to bring their SUNO gear and posters as SUNO Volleyball hosts Family & Fan Club Weekend for the Wiley and Philander Smith matches.

Running the offense, Taszia Adkinson was outstanding against Rust, recording 31 assists, four digs, and two block assists. Adkinson also has a proven track record against Wiley. In last season's meeting, she paced the Knights with 14 kills and 15.5 points, establishing herself as a key player to watch in this year's matchup. 

The Knights' performance against Rust was an overall dominating performance. At the net, Kendrece "KK" Dozier delivered a strong all-around performance with 12 kills and eight digs, while Kailany "Kiki" Alba, recently named HBCUAC Freshman of the Week, added eight kills of her own. In the back row, Armani Harris shined in the libero role, registering 14 digs to lower Rust's hitting percentage. Harris also made her mark the last time SUNO faced Wiley on October 4, 2024, contributing 4 points and 3 assists in that contest. 

The Knights' followed the Rust match with an all-out fight against NCAA Division I Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU). The Knights were led by Kiki Alba, who powered down 13 kills on an impressive .385 hitting percentage, while setter Taszia Adkinson fueled the offense with triple-double, dishing out 41 assists, 12 kills, and 13 digs. KK Dozier (11 kills), Samaria Berry (7 kills, 1 ace), and Malaysia Hudson (6 kills) provided steady offensive support, while libero Armoni Harris anchored the backcourt with a team-high 16 digs. 

With a balanced offensive attack and a determined unit, the Knights are poised to compete at a high level as they open their conference schedule. SUNO will look to build on its strong start and secure a couple of wins this weekend. 

General admission is $5 for Family & Fan Club Weekend. SUNO students are admitted at no charge with their valid SUNO ID. Watch behind-the-scenes interviews on our LIVE broadcast via Urban Edge Network: SUNO vs. Wiley; SUNO vs. Philander Smith 

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