ORLANDO, Fla. – Norfolk State volleyball closed out the UCF Tournament on Saturday evening with a 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-17) loss to host Central Florida.
 
Gabrielle Gilbert led the Spartans with 13 kills, while Reagan Chisholm collected 11 digs. Sydney McCree added 11 assists in the match.
 
UCF built an early 10-6 lead in the opening set, but Gilbert and Isis Castile answered with a pair of kills to trim the deficit. The Spartans kept within striking distance, closing the gap to 16-12 after three straight points. The Knights finished the frame on a 9-3 run to take the set 25-15.
 
Central Florida carried its momentum into the second set, jumping ahead 12-6. Norfolk State responded with a 5-2 run behind a pair of kills from Gilbert. The Spartans kept pushing late, scoring eight of the final 14 points, before UCF secured a 25-19 win.
 
Norfolk State struck first in the third, grabbing a 7-5 lead with three Gilbert kills. The Knights countered with a 9-3 run to take control at 19-11. Both teams traded points down the stretch before UCF closed the set 25-17 to seal the match.
 
The Spartans return to action Sunday afternoon, facing nationally ranked Florida in Gainesville at 1 p.m.

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