SOUTHERN VOLLEYBALL PICKS UP SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON

Sept. 8, 2006

Baton Rouge, LA -- The Southern University Lady Jaguars volleyball team defeated the Lady Hornets of Alabama State University for their first victory at home this season. The Lady Jaguars won all three games 30-23, 30-23, and 30-18.

Southern (2-4) was lead by freshman Candace Southall. The Hitchcock, Texas native recorded 14 kills and five digs. The current defensive Southwestern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, Ena Payne, continued to show up as she ended the game with 12 kills and five digs. Not to be out done lone senior Shametia Whitaker helped out on the defensive side of the ball finishing with 10 digs, five service aces and eight kills.

The Lady Jaguars return to the court on Tuesday, September 12th when they welcome the Lady Tigers of Texas Southern University. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.

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