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GSUVB vs SU
Marcus Plummer
2
Grambling GSU 5-10,2-2 SWAC
3
Winner Southern U. SU 4-14,2-2 SWAC
Grambling GSU
5-10,2-2 SWAC
2
Final
3
Southern U. SU
4-14,2-2 SWAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Grambling GSU 19 30 22 25 12 (2)
Southern U. SU 25 28 25 19 15 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Marcus Plummer, GSU Athletic Communications

The Grambling State University women’s volleyball team battled Southern University in a five-set thriller

The Grambling State University women’s volleyball team battled Southern University in a five-set thriller

Baton Rouge , La. | The Grambling State University women's volleyball team battled Southern University in a five-set thriller on Monday afternoon at Seymour Gymnasium. Despite the Tigers' efforts, they fell 3-2 in a hard-fought match. Grambling's record now stands at 6-10 overall and 2-2 in SWAC play, while Southern moves to 4-14 overall and 2-2 in conference. 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

The match was a back-and-forth affair from the start. Southern took the first set 25-19, but Grambling responded with a marathon second set, edging Southern 30-28 to level the match. In the third set, Southern regained the lead with a 25-22 win, but the Tigers stormed back in the fourth, taking it 25-19. In the deciding fifth set, both teams traded points, but Southern managed to close it out 15-12 to claim the victory. 

KEY PERFORMERS 

• Essence Allen delivered a standout performance for the Tigers with 19 kills and 22 digs, leading both the offense and defense. 

• Lauryn Bourne added 5 kills and 13 digs, providing crucial support throughout the match. 

• Ra'Niya Brown anchored the defense with 4 digs and key blocks, playing a pivotal role at the net. 

• Kai Williams chipped in with timely kills, keeping Grambling competitive during the critical moments. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• Grambling recorded 54 kills on 184 attacks with a .174 hitting percentage, while Southern registered 67 kills on 206 attacks, hitting at a .170. 

• The Tigers' defense stood out with 90 digs, led by Essence Allen, Dylan Hoskins, and Lauryn Bourne, and they tallied 16 block assists and 11 total team blocks to Southern's 7 blocks. 

• Grambling also had a strong serving game with multiple service aces, keeping pressure on Southern throughout the match. 

UP NEXT 

Grambling State will hit the road to face Arkansas Pine Bluff on October 10th at 6:30 PM. 

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