Ross has historic debut for A&T volleyball

The North Carolina A&T volleyball team defeated rival North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in three sets (25-22, 18, 22) on Friday at Corbett Sports Center to secure its first win of the 2024 season. The Aggies entered this year with many new players after losing several key starters to the transfer portal in the offseason. However, an eye-popping debut from freshman outside hitter Tyne Ross proved that the program still has talent. The Aggies, away from their traditional homecourt of Moore Gymnasium, got off to a slow start. NCCU led 3-1 lead in the first set, but a kill from Ross cut the Aggies deficit to one point. After some back-and-forth play, Ross served two straight aces to give A&T its first lead, 6-5. The Aggies pulled away, 19-14, on the back of solid defense at the net and an offense led by senior outside hitter Hannah Howell. The Eagles crept back and tied the set at 21 points, but a set-clinching kill from Ross put the first set away in favor of the Aggies. Ross – a 6-foot freshman from Cameron, North Carolina – was all over the court for the Aggies in the opening set, showcasing her power...