Grambling State University Athletics

GRAMBLING, LA | The Grambling State University women's volleyball team fought intensely but ultimately fell to Southern University in a tight 3-2 match on November 11th at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. This challenging contest shifts Grambling's record to 9-16 overall and 6-8 in SWAC play, while Southern improves to 11-19 overall and 8-6 in the conference. 

The Tigers took an early lead, winning the first two sets 25-14 and 25-18. Southern rallied, however, taking the third set 26-24 and pushing forward to win the fourth set 27-25. In a nail-biting fifth set, Southern secured the match with a 15-9 score. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• Essence Allen delivered a standout performance, reaching a career milestone with her 1,000th kill. She finished the match with 22 kills on a .317 hitting percentage, along with 19 digs, totaling 23.5 points. 

• Kai Williams added 10 kills and 2 blocks, contributing both offensively and defensively with 11 points. 

• Ra'Niya Brown chipped in 10 kills, hitting at .316, adding 13 points to the Tigers' total. 

• Letícia Correa orchestrated the offense with 28 assists and contributed 9 digs, rounding out a balanced team effort. 

• Grambling posted an overall hitting percentage of .213, with 59 kills and 78 digs throughout the match. 

UP NEXT 

Grambling State will regroup and continue their conference play as they prepare for upcoming matchups. 

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