CLINTON, S.C. – The Hampton volleyball team dropped its opening match of a Big South weekend in South Carolina losing to Presbyterian 25-17, 25-12, 26-24 on Friday night.

Clara Smith had five kills to lead Hampton as Alyah Barkley, Sydney Sumner, Gabby Calloway and Isis Black added three kills apiece.

Hampton jumped out to a 9-5 lead in the first set after an ace by Sumner, but the hosts then ripped off a 13-1 run to lead 18-10 after consecutive kills by Erin Cooke as they won 25-17.   In the third, Hampton held a 20-17 lead after a kill by Barkley, before the Blue Hose scored the next five points to lead 22-20.  The Lady Pirates tied it at 24 on a service ace by Lena Reed-Petracek before the hosts scored the last two points to win the match.

Hampton travels to Charleston Southern for a 2pm start in Charleston, S.C. on Saturday.

For more information on Hampton University volleyball, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.