Alabama A&M Volleyball Defeats Rival Alabama State

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Alabama A&M volleyball team (12-12, 8-0 SWAC) earned a hard-fought 3-1 (25-23, 30-28, 21-25, 25-20) victory over Southwestern Athletic Conference rival Alabama State (9-15, 6-2 SWAC) Thursday in Montgomery.

The win over Alabama State halts a six-match losing streak to the Lady Hornets that dates back to 2015. The Lady Bulldogs continue on an eight-match winning streak in the conference while ASU ends their five-match winning streak.

Jaelin Gant and Terra Brooks both posted double-doubles in the contest. Gant's double-double consisted of 18 kills and 19 digs. Brooks grabbed 18 kills and 14 digs, while freshman Alana Cox added 14 kills for AAMU. Megan Evans had 44 assists in the contest and Mine Centinoz posted 17 digs on the backline.

BOX SCORE

After a back-and-forth first set fell in favor of Alabama A&M, the Lady Hornets flew out of the gate with a 12-3 run to start the second stanza. The Lady Bulldogs managed to shake off the early deficit as Brooks and Gant keyed a quick 4-0 spurt that handed AAMU a 22-21 advantage late. The sides traded points until Cox spiked home a kill, and Meredith Sieck delivered a service ace to put the Lady Bulldogs ahead 2-0.

Alabama State claimed the third set with sharp hitting and dominant net defense, but the Lady Bulldogs outhit Alabama State .297 - .089 on their way to the win.

This marks the first home loss for the Lady Hornets in conference play since November 10, 2012.

The Lady Bulldogs will return to action Sunday as they host Jackson State Lady Tigers at the AAMU Student Health and Wellness Center. Match time is set for 4 p.m.

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