N.C. Central University improved its conference record to 4-1 with a 3-0 (30-13, 30-12, 30-13) home sweep against Livingstone College Oct. 2.

Lady Eagle sophomores Porche’ Williams and Andrea Hargrow tallied a team-high five kills each. Freshman Tiffanni Turrentine of Durham topped the Lady Eagle defence with seven digs, while adding three blocks. The NCCU woman’s volleyball team hopes to repeat last season’s successful 14-2 record.

Coach Ingrid Wicker-McCree said she is excited about this year’s team, especially since the team’s defence and blocking has improved.

Wicker said this year the team has a higher skill level. “They are more sound and have desire,” said Wicker-McCree. “In preseason practices the team accomplished a lot and moved forward quickly.”

This year’s key players are senior Ayana Wright, sophomore Brenda Brown, Porche’ Williams and last year’s CIAA rookie of the year, Ariel Germain.