The Alcorn State University (ASU) Volleyball team put together a gritty effort on Wednesday, September 17th at 4:00 pm at David R. Stopher Gymnasium. The Braves competed set for set in a close match against Nicholls State University (NSU), finishing with set scores of 25–27, 14–25, and 14–25, keeping the crowd engaged with extended rallies.
Freshman Rylan Jones led the Braves on offense with 9 kills, finishing with a team-high 10 points. Courtney Carter added 7 kills and 10 digs, while Kyla Powell contributed 3 kills and 8 digs. Bailey Upshaw chipped in 2 kills, 1 block and a service ace.
Setter Erin Mims helped pace the offense with 14 assists and contributed 4 digs, while Tomoni Giddings anchored the back row with 10 digs. Jessika Martinez and Michaela Branner also contributed defensively with digs and a block assist, showing depth across the lineup.
As a team, Alcorn tallied 33 kills, 41 digs, 6 blocks, 23 assists, and 2 service aces, showcasing strong teamwork and effort throughout the match.
The Braves now turn their attention to Memphis, where they will face Christian Brothers University in the CBU Tri-Match. The team looks forward to building on today’s competitive start and continuing to grow as Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play approaches.
