Volleyball Sweeps Jackson State

JACKSON, Miss.- Southern Miss Volleyball sweeps Jackson State in a 3-0 match on Wednesday night.

Both teams remained neck and neck throughout the matches, starting with set one. The score was tied multiple times.

After the score reached 11-11, Southern Miss pulled ahead with a series of kills from Aysu Dalogullari and Izzy Kronenberg, and a service ace by Lindsey Smith.

Southern Miss had a comfortable lead at 22-17, but the Tigers fought back, closing the gap to 23-22 with strong offensive plays.

Southern Miss persisted to clinch the set 25-22 with a kill by Torrey Tkach.

Southern Miss starts strong in the second set with an early 7-3 lead with kills from Tkach and Brynn Botkin, plus more service aces from Smith.

Jackson State rallied back, closing the gap to make it 16-15.

A crucial block from Madison Baldridge and a kill by Dalogullari to extend the lead to 18-15.

After keeping it close to tie the game 22-22, Southern Miss held their nerve, securing the set 25-23 with a key kill by Francesca Panunzio to finish the set 25-23.

Set three proved to be the most competitive of the three set matches.

The Golden Eagles got a step ahead at 14-12 after an attack error from the opponent and a kill from Dalogullari.

With the score tied at 24-24, the Tigers used momentum from the home crowd and took the lead at 25-24.

Southern Miss responded with a block from Panunzio and Tkach, followed by a match-clinching kill by Tkach to win 28-26.

Southern Miss's ability to maintain a solid offense and respond well to opposing attacks served them well in helping them earn the sweep.

Smith earned herself a career-high three aces in the match. Her serves, along with Sunni Sheppard's 21 digs, were essential for the success of the Golden Eagles.

Dalogullari earned herself a double-double, leading the team with 14 kills and 10 digs.

Panunzio also had a double-double with 38 assists and 10 digs.

Southern Miss advances to 4-6 (0-0 SBC), while Jackson State drops to (0-0 SWAC).

The Golden Eagles will face off against Mississippi State in a 6 p.m. match tomorrow in Starkville.

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Volleyball Sweeps Jackson State

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Team Stats

Aysu Dalogullari

Torrey Tkach

Izzy Kronenberg

Sadie McAda

Players Mentioned

Madison Baldridge

Brynn Botkin

Aysu Dalogullari

Izzy Kronenberg

Francesca Panunzio

Sunni Sheppard

Lindsey Smith

Torrey Tkach