Pine Bluff, Ark.| Outside hitter Jayden James turned in a career night, finishing with 24 kills on .568 hitting as the Jackson State volleyball team swept Arkansas–Pine Bluff 3–0 (25–19, 25–21, 25–13) Monday evening at H.O. Clemmons Arena.

Inside the Numbers
Jackson State dominated every phase of the match, posting a .298 team hitting percentage while holding the Golden Lions to just .090. JSU outpaced UAPB in kills (39–29), blocks (10–4), and digs (35–28) and scored 55 total points.

Jayden James was unstoppable on the outside, recording 24 kills, seven digs, two service aces, and two total blocks for a match-high 27.5 points. Kamiera Watkins added a complete performance with three kills, three aces, and five total blocks, while Kyra Dove chipped in three kills and three blocks.

Setter Naija Gadis dished out 19 assists and added four digs, while Karys Dove contributed 15 assists. Ryleigh Davis, Katejion Robinson, and Cierra Gilbert combined for 11 kills and four total blocks to keep the offense balanced.

How It Happened

• JSU overcame a slow start after trailing 4–0 early. 
• Jayden James sparked a rally with back-to-back kills, part of a stretch where Jackson State won 13 of the next 17 points. 
• Kamiera Watkins delivered two consecutive aces and added a pair of blocks as JSU surged ahead 14–8.
• UAPB trimmed the deficit late, but James's seventh kill and a closing block from Gilbert and Watkins sealed the set, 25–19.
• The Tigers hit .323 in the second frame and relied heavily on James, who tallied nine kills. 
• JSU trailed 10–7 before a service run from Maya Reeves and three straight James kills gave them a 14–10 advantage.
• Ryleigh Davis and Kyra Dove added key blocks to slow UAPB's comeback attempt.
• Leading 24–21, James clinched the set with her 17th kill off a feed from Naija Gadis.
• Jackson State dominated the third set from start to finish, jumping ahead 9–4 after consecutive kills by Robinson and Dove. 
• James continued her onslaught with five more kills, including the match-clincher at 25–13.
• Watkins anchored the front line with two solo blocks and another ace, while Carter and Gadis helped steady the defense. 
• The Tigers outscored UAPB 16–7 over the final stretch to complete the sweep

Up Next
The Tigers will return to the Lee E. Williams AAC to host Alcorn State on Sunday. First serve is set for 3 p.m.

Follow Jackson State Athletics
For complete coverage of Jackson State athletics, follow the Tigers on social media at @GoJSUTigers (Instagram and Twitter), Jackson State Tigers (Facebook), or visit the official home of Jackson State athletics at GoJSUTigers.com.