CARROLLTON, Ga. (Sept. 6, 2024)--Morgan State dropped a tough 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 26-24) decision to Georgia State on Friday afternoon in its first match of the West Georgia Tournament at The Coliseum.
 
K Mackey and A Burt totaled 14 and 11 kills, respectively, to lead the Panthers. Patrycja Zielinska finished with a match-high 23 assists and a match-high five service aces. Shanelle Martinez added 17 assists.
 
Morgan State (0-5) was led by Jada Williams, who totaled six kills. Addison Metts added five kills to go with a team-high 10 digs. Daniela Ferreira also finished with 10 digs. Trinity Carruthers paced Morgan with 13 assists.
 
The Bears returned to form, as they out blocked Georgia State, (9.0-3.0). It was the fourth time this season in the five matches played that Morgan has out blocked the opposition. Williams led the way with a match-high five blocks and Aubrey Wilson added four blocks.
 
Morgan State has a quick turnaround, as they will face host West Georgia this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.
 
 
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Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering more than 126 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.