HOUSTON, TX -- In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, the Prairie View A&M volleyball team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over the Texas Southern on Sunday afternoon, in Houston, TX. The sweep marked a significant league win for the Lady Panthers who continue to demonstrate their dominance on the court this season.
The match was tightly contested, with Prairie View A&M showing resilience and strategic prowess. The sets concluded with scores of 25-22, 25-22, and 25-19, indicating closely fought battles but eventually leading to Prairie View's upper hand. Notable performances included Janyah Henderson who led the team with 8 kills, closely followed by D'Mya Hill and Kylee Owens, who contributed 7 and 6 kills respectively. Owens also stood out with her all-around gameplay, recording 8 digs and leading the team with 2 service aces. Henderson led the Lady Panthers offense finishing with a hitting percentage of .667.
Defensively, Jade Coates was the stalwart of the match, accumulating 5 blocks. The defensive efforts were bolstered by Iyonna Sherwood and Aliyah Levert, who each added a block to the team's total. The digging was largely handled by Leila Smalls, who impressively dug out 16 attacks, supported by Owens and Jacqueline Niño.
Key moments highlighted included multiple service aces from Kylee Owens, which shifted momentum in favor of Prairie View A&M. The effective team coordination allowed Prairie View players to secure final points in critical moments of each set, ultimately clinching the win.
Looking ahead, the Lady Panthers, with a current record of 14-15 for the season and 11-3 in the SWAC, are set to face Arkansas Pine Bluff on November 15 at the William J. Nicks Building in Prairie View, Texas. This upcoming match will be crucial as Prairie View A&M continues to push for a strong finish this season.
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Game Notes
» Bailee Hewitt had a team-high two aces in the win.
» Henderson had a team-high eight kills for Prairie View A&M.
» Prairie View A&M got a team-high 16 digs from Smalls.
» Prairie View A&M attackers were helped by a match-high 20 assists from Tayler Ruffin.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Lady Panthers opened up an early one set to none lead, winning the first set 25-22. Prairie View A&M grabbed the advantage for good at 23-22 in a set that showcased three lead changes before the Lady Panthers took over in the second half of the stanza. Prairie View A&M also supplemented their offense with three aces in the opening set.
SET 2 | After their win in the first set, Prairie View A&M put themselves on the cusp of a sweep with a 25-22 victory in set number two. The Lady Panthers took the set with the help of a strong performance on the attacking side. Prairie View A&M registered a .361 attack percentage with 14 kills in the set win. The Lady Panthers rallied from down five at 18-13 to grab the win.
SET 3 | Prairie View A&M then ended the match with a victory in set number three. The Lady Panthers won the set 25-19 powered by a solid showing on the attacking end. Prairie View A&M registered a .333 attack percentage with 15 kills in the set win. The Lady Panthers ended on a strong note, stretching their lead to its largest point in the set to finish out the stanza.
