Mississippi Valley State University's women's volleyball team faced a challenging match against Tennessee Tech on August 31, 2024, at the Larry O. Finch Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Despite a spirited effort, the Devilettes fell in straight sets with scores of 25-21, 25-13, and 25-20.

In the first set, Mississippi Valley started strong, keeping the score close and even leading at several points. Key players like Alaya Rhodes and Lyric Edwards contributed significantly, with Rhodes recording multiple kills to keep the team competitive. However, Tennessee Tech managed to pull away late in the set to secure a 25-21 victory.

The second set was the most challenging for Mississippi Valley. Tennessee Tech's offense found its rhythm, and the Devilettes struggled to keep pace. While there were bright spots, such as kills from Carmella Jones and solid defensive efforts, Mississippi Valley ultimately couldn't mount a comeback, losing the set 25-13.

The third set saw Mississippi Valley struggling with unforced errors, which allowed Tennessee Tech to capitalize. Despite some effective plays from Leticia Franco and a few well-timed blocks by the defense, the Devilettes couldn't overcome the early deficit, dropping the set 25-20.

Overall, Mississippi Valley showed flashes of potential but couldn't sustain their performance across the three sets. They will look to regroup and focus on improving their consistency and minimizing errors as they continue their season.