JACKSON, Miss. | The Mississippi Valley State University volleyball team battled on the road Wednesday evening but fell to Jackson State University in straight sets (15-25, 9-25, 12-25) in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) action inside the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.
Taylor Wilson anchored the defensive effort for the Delta Devils, finishing with a team-high 11 digs and one service ace.
Taylor Wooten led Valley offensively with five kills, while
Aniyah Moore added four kills on a .333 hitting percentage and one service ace.
Mississippi Valley State (1-20, 0-12 SWAC) showed determination throughout the contest, particularly in the opening set, where the Delta Devils put together a six-point scoring run to cut into Jackson State's early advantage.
After falling behind 14-4 in the first frame, Valley rallied behind Wilson's service ace and defensive pressure to pull within four points at 14-10.
Dashaun Pinesette contributed two kills during the set, while
Aubrie Walker added two kills and two solo blocks. However, Jackson State regained control and secured the opening set, 25-15.
The Tigers carried their momentum into the second set, building an early advantage. Moore provided an offensive spark for Mississippi Valley State, recording three kills on five attempts without an error in the frame. Wooten added two kills, but Jackson State maintained its lead to claim the set, 25-9.
In the third set, Valley continued to battle as Moore and Pinesette each registered a service ace. Wooten added two kills, while
Brooklyn Brunt contributed a kill and a block assist. Despite the effort, Jackson State closed out the match with a 25-12 victory in the final set.
Kameryn Browne directed the Valley offense with a team-high nine assists, while
Erin Mims added three. Pinesette contributed two kills, five digs and one service ace, and Walker finished with three solo blocks.
As a team, Mississippi Valley State recorded 14 kills, 30 digs, 13 assists, three service aces and four total blocks.
Jackson State (12-13, 8-4 SWAC) was led by Hope Briggs, who finished with a match-high 10 kills. Giannelle Asomani collected 20 digs, while Ryleigh Davis recorded 15 assists and six kills.
Up Next
Mississippi Valley State returns home Friday, November 6, to host Alabama State University in SWAC action. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. inside the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena, Mississippi.
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