Box Score CHICAGO — Chicago State volleyball showed plenty of fight Friday evening at the Jacoby Dickens Center, taking a set and pushing visiting New Haven in multiple tight frames before falling 3–1 (25–27, 25–18, 17–25, 25–16).
Junior Zeynep Ertam led the Cougars' offensive attack with a team-high 14 kills, adding 14 assists and eight digs for an impressive all-around effort. Nayella George followed with 16 kills and five digs, while Leah Linares Castro delivered a strong two-way performance with 12 digs, five kills, and a .294 hitting percentage.
Setter Alyssa Ferreira ran the offense effectively, distributing 33 assists while also contributing a team-best 14 digs on the defensive end. Vasiliki Dagre chipped in with 10 digs and three service aces, providing energy from the back row.
After dropping a competitive opening set in extra points, the Cougars responded with a dominant 25–18 win in the second frame—highlighted by strong serving runs and a .171 team hitting percentage. Chicago State carried that momentum throughout the match, keeping rallies alive and challenging the Chargers with balanced play across the lineup.
Chicago State (0–19, 0–9 NEC) continues its homestand on Saturday when it hosts New Haven inside the Jacoby Dickens Center.
