Dillard University Beats Southern University A&M in Thrilling Match

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New Orleans, LA - In an exciting matchup between Dillard University and Division 1 Southern University A&M, Dillard came out on top with a 3-1 victory. Dillard started strong, winning the first set with a score of 25-22. Southern University A&M fought back in the second set, taking it 25-15. However, Dillard regained control in the third and fourth sets, winning 25-17 and 25-19 respectively, to secure the victory. The box score showed a competitive performance from both teams. Dillard had a higher attack percentage, with a total of 135 attempts and a hitting percentage of .126. Southern University A&M had 163 attempts but struggled with a hitting percentage of .141. Dillard's standout players included Cadence Thomas, who recorded 8 kills, and Vanae Sapp, who contributed 10 kills with an impressive hitting percentage of .240. Taylor Hurst played a crucial role as the setter for Dillard, tallying 21 assists.On the Southern University A&M side, Jordan Felix led the team with 16 kills and a hitting percentage of .297. Akilah Smith and Jasmine Okorafor also made significant contributions with 6 and 8 kills respectively. Dillard's strong defensive efforts were evident in their 72 digs, with Trenity Pender leading the team with 17 digs. Southern University A&M had 65 digs, with Janelle Pye-Blacknard recording 18.The victory marks an important milestone for Dillard University, as they improve their record to 2-3. Southern University A&M starts their season with a 0-1 record. Both teams battled hard, providing an exciting and competitive display of volleyball.

-Bleu Devils-