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Volleyball vs SUNO
0
Mississippi Val. MVSU 3-14,2-7 SWAC
3
Winner Southern U. SU 7-16,4-4 SWAC
Mississippi Val. MVSU
3-14,2-7 SWAC
0
Final
3
Southern U. SU
7-16,4-4 SWAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Mississippi Val. MVSU 18 20 16 (0)
Southern U. SU 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Rodney Kirschner Deputy Athletics Director | Director of Strategic Communications | Sports Information Director

Volleyball Defeats MVSU in Straight Sets

BATON ROUGE, La – Southern University Volleyball defeated Mississippi Valley State in straight sets (25-18, 25-20, 25-16) during their SWAC matchup. This victory improves Southern's record to 7-16 overall and 4-4 in the SWAC, while Mississippi Valley drops to 3-14 and 2-7 in conference play.

Match Highlights:
  • Offensive Performance: SU offensive attack was led by Jordan Felix, who recorded 6 kills on 22 attempts, showcasing a powerful presence at the net.
  • Setting Up Success: Iyanah Taylor contributed significantly with 22 assists, efficiently directing the offense and setting up her teammates for scoring opportunities.
  • Balanced Attack: The Jaguars had multiple players contributing to the offense, including Tamara Chavez with 6 kills and Chanelle Smith adding 4 kills, maintaining pressure on the Mississippi Valley defense throughout the match.
Set Breakdown:
  • Set 1: Southern established early momentum, taking the first set 25-18. The Jaguars hit an impressive .348, capitalizing on early errors from Mississippi Valley.
  • Set 2: The second set saw a tighter contest, but Southern pulled away to win 25-20, thanks to a strong defensive effort that limited the Delta Devils' scoring opportunities.
  • Set 3: In the final set, Southern maintained control, closing out the match decisively with a 25-16 victory, aided by a solid defensive display and effective serves. 
Defensive Standouts:
The Jaguars defense was a key factor in their victory, highlighted by 35 digs, including notable performances from Najah Harris and Elise Doomes, who provided crucial support at the back.
 
UP NEXT:
Southern University looks to continue their quest for a strong finish in the SWAC standings as they host Jackson State on Monday night at 6:00 pm. The game is "Dig For A Cure" and is a pink game.
 
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