JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State University volleyball team delivered a commanding performance Sunday afternoon, sweeping Arkansas-Pine Bluff in straight sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-11) inside the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.
With the victory, Jackson State improved to 11-13 overall and 7-4 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play, showcasing a balanced offensive attack, aggressive serving and a strong defensive presence throughout the match.
Ryleigh Davis led the charge for the Tigers, recording a match-high five service aces to go along with four kills, 11 assists and two block assists. Jada Constanza paced Jackson State offensively with a team-high seven kills, six digs and one service ace, while Giannelle Asomani anchored the defense with a match-high 12 digs.
Jackson State established control early in the opening set, jumping out to a 10-3 advantage behind strong serving and defensive pressure. The Tigers maintained their momentum as Constanza and Kyra Dove provided key offensive contributions, helping JSU secure the first set, 25-18.
The Tigers carried that energy into the second frame, opening with nine unanswered points behind Davis at the service line. Davis delivered three aces during the run, setting the tone for another dominant set. Jackson State continued to apply pressure offensively and defensively, cruising to a 25-17 victory to take a commanding 2-0 match lead.
Jackson State saved its strongest offensive performance for the final set, hitting an impressive .407 with 11 kills and zero attack errors. The Tigers raced to an early advantage and never looked back, building a 20-8 lead before closing out the Golden Lions, 25-11, to complete the sweep.
Defensively, Dove made her presence felt at the net, finishing with five total blocks, including one solo block and four block assists. Naija Gadis contributed 10 assists and six digs, while Davis added 11 assists to help direct the Tigers' offensive attack.
As a team, Jackson State finished with 27 kills, 26 assists, 43 digs, 11 service aces and six total blocks. The Tigers limited Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a .020 hitting percentage while posting a .220 hitting percentage of their own.
The victory marked another important conference win for Jackson State as the Tigers continue their push through the SWAC schedule.
Inside the Numbers
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Jackson State recorded 11 service aces, led by Ryleigh Davis with five.
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Jada Constanza led the Tigers with seven kills, adding six digs and one ace.
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Giannelle Asomani collected a match-high 12 digs to lead JSU defensively.
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Kyra Dove registered five total blocks, including one solo block and four block assists.
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Ryleigh Davis and Naija Gadis combined for 21 assists, recording 11 and 10, respectively.
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Jackson State hit .407 in the third set, recording 11 kills without an attack error.
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The Tigers held Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a .020 hitting percentage.
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Jackson State improved its SWAC record to 7-4 with the victory.
Up Next
The Tigers are set to host Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday afternoon. First serve is set for 6 p.m.
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