Final Score: VCU 3, Duquesne 0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-19)
Location: Richmond, Va.  (Siegel Center)
Records: VCU 10-3 (5-2 A-10), Duquesne 1-6 (1-6 A-10)
 
The Short Story: Sophomore outside hitter Qairo Bentley coupled her strong attacking skills with a defensive effort that could not be ignored as she recorded for 14 kills and 10 digs while freshman middle blocer Jasmine Knight's well-balanced performance helped push the Rams past Duquesne in straight sets on Monday afternoon. 
 
OPENING VOLLEY

• Bentley provided 14 kills, 10 digs and three blocks for the Rams
• VCU senior outside hitter Paula Neciporuka pitched in 12 kills of her own, while coming up with eight digs and two assists
• Knight filled up the stat sheet with eight kills, seven total blocks, and two digs
• Redshirt freshman setter Kaelyn O'Brien put up seven assists and four blocks for the Rams
• VCU junior libero Alyna Draper led all participants with 12 digs
• The Rams held Duquesne to a hitting percentage of just .011 

THE DIFFERENCE

• In the first set the Rams put together a 6-2 run in which Neciporuka slammed home three kills and assisted on a block
• VCU owned the third and final set as Bentley powered the Rams to an early 8-2 advantage providing thee kills and an assist. The team never looked back as they cruised to a 25-19 win and completed their second straight sweep of the Dukes

NOTEABLE

• The Rams have won their last eight matches against Duquesne

• VCU allowed the lowest hitting percentage of any opponent they've faced this season after holding Duquesne to just .011
• Knight's seven blocks equals her season-high

UP NEXT
The Rams will travel to Saint Louis to take on the Billikens on March 19 at 4 p.m., EST.