Mississippi Valley State lost to Alabama State in straight sets Friday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference volleyball match, falling 25-17, 25-22, 25-13 at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena, Mississippi.
Aniyah Moore led the Delta Devils with nine kills and hit .500, making one attack error on 16 attempts. She also had two service aces and three assists. Aubrie Walker added six kills, while Taylor Wooten had five kills, five digs and a service ace.
Mississippi Valley State made its strongest push in the second set, which featured 16 ties and eight lead changes. The Delta Devils took a 15-12 lead after contributions from Walker and Wooten, including a Wooten service ace. With the score tied at 21, Moore recorded a kill and then an ace to put Mississippi Valley State ahead 22-21. Alabama State answered with four consecutive points to take the set.
The Hornets pulled away late in the opening set after Mississippi Valley State briefly led 5-4 on a Taylor Wilson service ace. Kills from Moore, Wooten and Brooklyn Brunt helped the Delta Devils close the gap to 12-11, but Alabama State won the set 25-17.
Alabama State built an early advantage in the third set and closed out the match 25-13. Moore had three kills in the frame. Mississippi Valley State finished with 27 kills, 27 assists and six aces. Kameryn Browne led the team with 13 assists, and Erin Mims added eight.
Alexis Williams led Alabama State with a match-high 17 kills. Lyric Edwards and Kaylen Hines had 10 kills apiece, while Kamrynn Clay recorded 37 assists.
The Delta Devils were scheduled to host Alabama A&M on Sunday, Nov. 8, in another SWAC matchup. The calendar listed first serve for noon at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.
