JACKSON, MS -- In a thrilling volleyball contest on Sunday, the Lady Panthers faced off against the Jackson St. Lady Tigers in Jackson, MS. Despite a fiercely fought battle, the Lady Panthers were narrowly defeated 2-3 in this league fixture at Lee E Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.
The match saw the teams alternating victories across five sets, with Jackson St taking the first, third, and crucial fifth set. The scores reflected the intensity of the competition: 20-25, 28-26, 17-25, 26-24, and 10-15. Key players for Prairie View A&M showed outstanding performances, particularly Kylee Owens who led the team with 20 kills. D'Mya Hill also impressed with a solid all-round performance contributing 14 kills and 4 blocks. Janyah Henderson led the defensive efforts with 8 blocks.
Jaqueline Nino showcased her skills from the service line with 3 aces, adding to the team's competitive edge in this closely contested match. Despite these individual achievements, Prairie View A&M could not secure a win. The match's key moments were highlighted by PVAM's ability to push the game to five sets but falling just short in the final set.
Looking ahead, the Lady Panthers are preparing to face Mississippi Valley State on October 7, 2024, in Itta Bena, Miss. With a current record of 6-13 overall and 3-1 in SWAC play, Prairie View A&M is eager to demonstrate resilience and skill as they progress through the season.
The Lady Panthers were led by a double-double from Kylee Owens, who registered 20 kills and 13 digs on the day. D'Mya Hill also added 14 kills to help the offense. On the defensive end, Jaqueline Nino chipped in with 11 digs to go with eight blocks from Janyah Henderson.
Game Notes
» Prairie View A&M had three players in double figures in kills.
» Nino had a match-high three aces in the loss.
» Owens registered a double-double with 20 kills and 13 digs
» Prairie View A&M never trailed on the way to winning the fourth set 26-24.
» Owens had a team-high 20 kills for Prairie View A&M.
» Prairie View A&M got a team-high 13 digs from Owens.
» Prairie View A&M attackers were helped by a team-high 28 assists from Lawson.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Lady Panthers fell behind early, losing the first set 25-20. Prairie View A&M trailed by as many as eight points as Jackson State never surrendered the lead in a set that was tied up two times before the Lady Tigers took control.
SET 2 | Prairie View A&M responded to pick up a 28-26 victory in set two, evening the match at one set apiece. The Lady Panthers came out on top of a close second set, winning in a stanza that was tied six times and had three lead changes.
SET 3 | Jackson State grabbed a 2-1 match lead after taking down the Lady Panthers in the third set. The Lady Panthers lost the first point and fought from behind the rest of the way before losing the set 25-17.
SET 4 | Prairie View A&M then responded to win the fourth set 26-24 to force a fifth set. The Lady Panthers scored first and never trailed in the set to secure the victory. Prairie View A&M opened up as much as a seven point lead at 10-3 before finishing off the stanza, collecting 16 kills in the process. Prairie View A&M got a solid defensive performance from a front row that blocked five Jackson State attacks in the stanza.
SET 5 | Prairie View A&M was on the wrong side of a back-and-forth match, winning the second and fourth sets, but losing the first, third, and fifth, which they dropped by the score of 15-10, to fall in the match. The Lady Panthers lost the fifth set despite a solid showing on the attacking side. Prairie View A&M registered a .353 attack percentage with eight kills in the set loss.
