JACKSON, Miss.| The Jackson State volleyball team racked up 12 blocks in a 3-0 (22-25, 23-25, 26-28) loss to Southern Miss Wednesday night at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.
The Tigers were led by a double-double from Alexis Williams, who registered 18 kills and 13 digs on the day. Hope Briggs also added eight kills to help the offense. Naija Gadis chipped in for with 12 digs to go with seven blocks from Jordan Jones.
How It Happened
- A powerful defensive showing didn't cut it as the Tigers dropped the first set 25-22.
- Jackson State recorded eight blocks in the set loss.
- JSU lost set two 25-23 to fall behind in the match two sets to none.
- The Tigers lost the second set despite a solid showing on the attacking side.
- Jackson State registered a .316 attack percentage with 15 kills in the set loss.
- couldn't prolong the match and lost in set number three. The Lady Tigers couldn't hang on in a back-and-forth battle, losing 28-26 in a set that featured nine lead changes and was tied 18 times. Neither team had a lead of more than three points along the way.
Inside the Numbers
- Jackson State had three players in double figures in digs.
- Jordan Jones had a team-high two aces in the loss and had a match-high seven blocks.
- Alexis Williams registered a double-double with 18 kills and 13 digs
- The Jackson State front row picked up 12 blocks in the match.
- JSU attackers were helped by a team-high 20 assists from Karys Dove.
Up Next
The JSU volleyball team will compete in the Central Arkansas Invitational in Conway over the weekend. The Tigers will take on Little Rock on Friday at 1 p.m., and North Alabama (10 a.m.) and Central Arkansas (2 p.m.) on Saturday.
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