University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Wednesday, September 18
Jackson, Miss. / Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center
6 p.m.
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Jackson State
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Volleyball Sweeps Jackson State
9/18/2024 10:45:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
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.
To keep up with the Golden Eagles, follow @SouthernMissVB on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for updates.
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.
To keep up with the Golden Eagles, follow @SouthernMissVB on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for updates.
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Team Stats
USM
JSU
Kills
42
43
Errors
21
15
Attempts
125
124
Hitting %
.168
.226
Points
56.0
58.0
Assists
40
41
Aces
9
3
Blocks
5
12
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's VolleyballOH
/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's VolleyballMB
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