Salem, VA - Carolina University's Men's Volleyball team faced a pair of challenging matchups on March 29, 2025, at the Cregger Center in Salem, VA. The team split the day, securing a victory against Averett University but falling to Roanoke College.

Carolina University Defeats Averett University 3-1

In the first match of the day, Carolina University triumphed over Averett University with a final score of 3-1. The set scores were 25-21, 25-14, 19-25, and 25-22.  
Key player statistics for Carolina University included Jashawn Sykes, who led the team with 17 kills and 19.5 points. Jamison Johnson also made a significant contribution with 13 kills. Kai Jamerson showcased his setting skills with 39 assists.  
Overall, Carolina University recorded 52 kills with an attack percentage of .129. Averett University managed 34 kills with an attack percentage of .073.  

Key Players:
Carolina University 

• Jashawn Sykes: 17 kills, 19.5 points.  
• Jamison Johnson: 13 kills, .476 attack percentage.  
• Kai Jamerson: 39 assists.  

Averett University 

• Yerai Collazo: 8 kills.  
• Kendrick Sasu-Twumasi: 7 kills, 3 blocks.  
• Liam Audrain: 6 kills, 1 block, 8 digs.  

Roanoke College Sweeps Carolina University
In the second match, Carolina University (Piedmont Int'l) (3-2) was defeated by Roanoke College in three straight sets. The set scores were 25-19, 25-12, and 25-14.  

Carolina University struggled offensively, achieving a total of only 27 kills with a negative attack percentage of -.097. Jashawn Sykes and Jamison Johnson were held to 5 and 2 kills, respectively. Kai Jamerson contributed 9 assists for Carolina University.  
Roanoke College demonstrated a strong performance, securing 41 kills with an impressive attack percentage of .317.  

Key Players:
Carolina University

• Jashawn Sykes: 5 kills.  
• Kai Jamerson: 9 assists, 3.5 points (1 kill, 1 block, 1 service ace).  
• Jamison Johnson: 1 service ace, 1 block.  

Roanoke College

• Cade Kinne: 6 kills, .857 attack percentage.  
• Colin Mendoza: 6 kills, 2 service aces, 5 blocks.  
• Michael Cummins: 6 kills, 1 service ace.  

Match Summary
Carolina University showcased resilience by defeating Averett University in a four-set match. However, they faced a tough challenge against Roanoke College, who proved dominant in a three-set sweep.

Up Next:
The Bruins will host the AAC Pod on April 4-5th where they will face Life University and Talladaga College.