JACKSON, Miss.| The Jackson State volleyball team cruised to a three-set victory (25-16, 25-19, 25-20) over the Texas Southern Tigers Monday at home at Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.
The conference victory improved Jackson State's record to 7-8 overall and 3-1 in SWAC play.
The Tigers were led by a double-double from Jayden James, who registered 11 kills and 15 digs on the day. Alexis Williams also added nine kills to help the attack. On the defensive end, Trinity Bryant chipped in for with 16 digs to go with three blocks from Kyra Dove.
Inside the Numbers
How It Happened
- The Tigers cruised to an early lead, handily winning the first set 25-16.
- Jackson State never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 8-7 in a set that showcased two lead changes before the Tigers took over the lead.
- The Tigers opening set win came in a stanza where they hit .300.
- After their win in the first set, Jackson State put themselves on the cusp of a sweep with a 25-19 victory in set number two.
- The Tigers never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 9-8 in a set that showcased two lead changes before Jackson State took over the lead.
- Jackson State took set three to finish the match in a 3-0 sweep.
- The Tigers the set set three 25-20.
- Jackson State took the lead for good at 20-19 in a set that showcased four lead changes before the Tigers took over in the second half of the stanza.
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