Dillard Loses First Conference Match to Talladega

JACKSON, MS–In a matchup between Dillard University and Talladega College on September 28, 2024, Talladega College emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Dillard University. The final scores were 25-11, 25-13, and 25-20 in favor of Talladega College.

Talladega's offensive prowess was on full display throughout the match, with a total of 34 kills compared to Dillard University's 29. Josephine Gates led the way for Talladega College with 8 kills, followed closely by Re'na Ashley with 7 kills.

Defensively, Talladega College also outperformed Dillard University with 18 blocks compared to Dillard's 14. Kortni Johnson showcased an impressive performance with 7 blocks for Talladega College.

Dillard University struggled to find their rhythm offensively, hitting at a negative percentage overall. Cadence Thomas led the team with 2 kills and Nanyelis Moreno had 8 assists for Dillard University.

Overall, Talladega's dominant performance on both offense and defense secured them the victory over Dillard University. The win improved Talladega College's record to 11-6, while Dillard University's record fell to 6-5.