Jackson State defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff in straight sets Sunday, winning 25-18, 25-17, 25-11 at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Tigers improved to 11-13 overall and 7-4 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.
Ryleigh Davis led Jackson State with five service aces and added four kills, 11 assists and two block assists. Jada Constanza had a team-high seven kills, six digs and an ace. Giannelle Asomani recorded a match-high 12 digs.
The Tigers took control early in the first set, opening a 10-3 lead before closing out the frame 25-18. Jackson State then began the second set with nine consecutive points. Davis served three aces during the run, and the Tigers went on to win 25-17 for a 2-0 lead.
Jackson State hit .407 in the final set, with 11 kills and no attack errors. The Tigers built a 20-8 advantage and finished the sweep with a 25-11 win. Jackson State hit .220 for the match and held Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a .020 hitting percentage.
Kyra Dove led the Tigers with five blocks, including one solo block and four block assists. Naija Gadis added 10 assists and six digs. As a team, Jackson State recorded 27 kills, 26 assists, 43 digs, 11 aces and six total blocks.
Jackson State was scheduled to host Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday, with first serve listed for 6 p.m.
