JACKSON, Miss. | The Alabama A&M University volleyball team battled throughout the evening but came up short against Jackson State, falling 3-1 on Friday night at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.
The Bulldogs opened the match with a competitive first set, trading points with the Tigers in a back-and-forth battle. Alabama A&M pushed the opening frame beyond the 25-point mark, but Jackson State ultimately secured the 31-29 victory.
Alabama A&M responded in the second set, finding its rhythm offensively to even the match at one set apiece. The Bulldogs recorded 15 kills in the frame, led by Scholar Bates, who continued to provide an offensive spark. Alabama A&M closed out the set with a 25-21 victory to even the contest.
Jackson State regained control in the third set, using a strong offensive performance to take a 25-17 decision. The Tigers carried that momentum into the fourth set, overcoming the Bulldogs 25-20 to secure the match.
Rayishon Jackman paced the Bulldogs offensively with 17 kills, while Bates added 14 kills and a .310 hitting percentage. Gerren Tomlin contributed nine kills, while Cherrish Robinson finished with five kills.
Kaydee Smith and Briana Smith guided the Alabama A&M offense with 24 and 22 assists, respectively. Molly Chappell led the defensive effort with 21 digs, while Tomlin added 11 digs. At the net, Amya Jennings recorded three block assists.
Alabama A&M finished the contest with 58 kills, 54 assists, 52 digs and seven total team blocks.
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The Bulldogs will travel to Itta Bena, Miss. on Sunday, Nov. 6 to face Mississippi Valley State. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.Â
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