BLACKSBURG, Va. - Norfolk State volleyball graduate transfer Jordan Lyons garnered All-Tournament Team laurels at the Hokie Invitational hosted by Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. on Sept. 13-14.

Lyons tallied 38 digs, 22 kills, three assists, and three aces through three contests against Virginia Tech (3-1), UNG Greensboro (3-0), and Cleveland State (3-1). 

Alexa Harris posted an incredible performance in the tournament as well, combining for 35 kills, six block assists and four digs. 

For the first time in program history, the Spartans won a set over an ACC-opponent behind Harris' 15 kills, three block assists, and three digs against Virginia Tech. 

Gabrielle Gilbert posted eight kills, two service aces, and five digs against the Hokies joined by Sydney McCree who finished with 24 assists, nine digs, and six kills, .

Lyons posted her first double-double of the season against UNC Greensboro behind 11 kills and 14 digs. Lily Rose-Pichon joined her in double-digit digs collecting 10.

McCree posted 29 assists against the Spartans of UNC Greensboro. 

Against Cleveland State, the Spartans secured a season-high 65 digs after three finished with 10 or more: Lily Rose-Pichon (19), Lyons (16), Jasmine Mataira (10). Rose-Pichon's 19 digs notched her season-high

Gilbert finished with 15 kills versus the Vikings joined by Harris who finished with 13 kills. McCree notched 32 assists against the Vikings.

Hokie Invitational All-Tournament Team
Liberty Torres, Cleveland State - MVP
Ella Mihacevich, Cleveland State
Jordan Lyons, Norfolk State
Emily Hanlon, UNCG
Hailey Pearce, Virginia Tech
Belle Patrick, Virginia Tech

Checking The Box Score

• Harris finished with 15 kills and three block assists against Virginia Tech
• Lyons accrued a double-double against UNC Greensboro: 11 kills and 14 digs
• McCree secured 24 or more assists in every game: 32 against CSU, 29 against UNCG and 24 versus VT

News & Notes

• First time in program history, the Spartans won a set against an ACC opponent (Seven matches total between Virginia, Pitt, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest)
• Coach Bullock's 400th career victory is two wins away
• First meeting in program history between Norfolk State and Cleveland State

UP NEXT
The Spartans return to Norfolk, Va. to face in-state rival Hampton for Battle of the Bay in Gill Gymnasium on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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