Panthers Outlast Mountaineers in Five Set Showdown

Box Score

Appalachian StateBOONE, N.C. —The Georgia State volleyball team (13-9, SBC 4-7) took down the Appalachian State Mountaineers (13-9, SBC 4-7) in five sets Friday on the road at Holmes Convocation Center.

The Panthers were led by a double-double from Alessia Cappai, who registered 19 kills and 14 digs on the day. Maria Cecilia De Pinho also added 13 kills to help the attack. On the defensive end, Marta Lazzarin chipped in for with 20 digs to go with six blocks from De Pinho.

How It Happened

SET 1 | Georgia State opened strong, outlasting Appalachian State in a thrilling first set, 31-29 The stanza featured nine ties and five lead changes before the Panthers pulled ahead. The front row…