In State Woes: Volleyball loses to Grambling

The Lady Jaguars started conference play against UAPB, but came up short Looking to rebound and get their first win of the season, they faced off against inner state rival Grambling State in a packed house at Seymour Gym.
In Set one, Grambling jumped out quickly to a 4-0 lead that resulted in Southern taking a timeout. Southern would find some momentum of their own led by graduate student, middle blocker Xaria Taylor, who made a few significant blocks to keep the team in the game. Unfortunately, Grambling would come back and pull away as the Jags would lose Set one 22-25.
The next set would be much of the same as Grambling would come out of the gates strong taking a decisive 8-2 lead. In addition, they would add on to make it a 16-7 lead. However, Southern would get close, but Grambling would tighten up and take the set 25-19.
The final set was probably the best set of the night for Southern, but it came at the cost of having to play catchup ball in the set. Grambling would start off strong again by pulling out to 7-1 lead, but they would lose as Grambling would win the set 25-21 and winning the game 3-0 becoming (0-15).
Southern would lead Grambling 12-5 in blocks with Xaria Taylor having eight. She spoke on her team’s efforts tonight by mentioning “We just have to look at the film and hold each other accountable and we will be fine.” In addition, Coach Jacobs spoke on the team moving forward, “We will be fine when the team comes back healthy just got to work on the small things.” The Jags will be back at home October 6th against Alcorn State.