GRAMBLING, LA | The Grambling State University women's volleyball team battled to a thrilling 3-2 victory against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on November 7th at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. This hard-fought win brings Grambling's record to 9-15 overall and 5-7 in SWAC play, while Ark.-Pine Bluff fell to 3-23 overall and 1-11 in the conference. 

The teams traded momentum throughout the match, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff taking the first set 25-22. Grambling responded by dominating the second and third sets with scores of 25-19 and 25-13. Arkansas fought back in the fourth, winning 25-16, but Grambling sealed the victory with a decisive 15-7 fifth set. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• Kai Williams led Grambling's attack with 17 kills on a .289 hitting percentage, adding 19.5 points to her season stats. 

• Essence Allen contributed 10 kills, 10 digs, and 2 service aces, scoring 13 points with a .171 hitting percentage. 

• Ra'Niya Brown added 9 kills and hit at .238, while Kennya Sykes provided 4 kills on .273 hitting. 

• Letícia Correa orchestrated the offense with 30 assists and added 5 digs, while Dylan Hoskins stabilized the defense with 13 digs. 

• Grambling held an overall hitting percentage of .183, posting 56 kills and 64 digs. 

UP NEXT 

Grambling State looks to continue its momentum as they prepare to face Alcorn at home, scheduled for November 10th. 

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