Itta Bena, Miss.| The Jackson State volleyball continued its remarkable Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) surge Monday night, defeating Mississippi Valley State in straight sets (25–17, 25–12, 25–20) on the road.
The win marked the Tigers' ninth consecutive SWAC victory, improving their record to 11–11 overall and 10–2 in conference play.

Jackson State controlled the match from start to finish, posting a dominant .341 team hitting percentage while limiting Mississippi Valley to .108. The Tigers recorded 42 kills, nine service aces, and three team blocks across the three-set sweep.

Outside hitter Jayden James led the attack with 12 kills on .400 hitting, along with six digs, two aces, and a block. Senior right-side Hope Briggs continued her efficient run, tallying 10 kills on .421 hitting and two block assists, while Katejion Robinson hit an impressive .667 with 10 kills on 15 swings.

Setters Karys Dove and Naija Gadis orchestrated the offense masterfully, combining for 31 assists. Dove added five aces and a kill, while Gadis totaled 13 assists and two digs. Kamiera Watkins chipped in four kills and two blocks, and Kymorah Carter led the defense with five digs and an ace.
 
How It Happened

• Mississippi Valley grabbed an early 5–2 lead before Jackson State found its rhythm behind kills from Hope Briggs and Jayden James. 
• Karys Dove's serving run included a key ace and a perfect assist to Katejion Robinson, helping JSU rally for an 8–1 stretch.
• Briggs closed the frame with back-to-back kills, while Watkins and James teamed up for a block to clinch the set, 25–17.
• JSU dominated the second set with its most efficient offensive stretch of the night, hitting .455 as a team. 
• Dove opened with three consecutive service aces, sparking a 7–0 run.
• Briggs, James, and Robinson each added multiple kills as the Tigers built a double-digit lead. 
• Kayla Troutman entered late, delivering an ace and assisting on three kills to help close the frame, 25–12.
• The Devilettes battled early, keeping the score tight through 12–12, before Jackson State surged behind a balanced attack. 
• James recorded three kills during a 6–2 run, while Robinson and Watkins combined for a pair of key points at the net.
• Dove's fifth ace of the night pushed JSU to match point, and Robinson's 10th kill sealed the sweep at 25–20.

Up Next
The Tigers will take on Alabama State on the road Friday evening. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
 
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