Welcome Back: Southern University Women’s Volleyball soar past Grambling State in Conference opener

Monday, September 21 in Grambling, Louisiana, the Lady Jaguars triumphed in their first win past the Lady Tigers in an intense conference season opener that battled to the fifth set.
Southern beat Grambling State University (3-2). Coming into the first game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference with a record of 0-11, the Lady Jaguars knew that they had to point to prove, they did just that.
Southern (1-0 SWAC) dominated the court late Monday afternoon and the Lady Tigers crumbled under pressure at their home court.
With 232 spectators in the stands, the pressure was on and the stage was set. The Lady Jaguars poised to show up and show out. SWAC offensive player of the week Melodie Malone was amongst the many players that contributed to the Jaguars winning effort. The junior outside hitter finished the game with 16 kills, six digs, and four assists. In two matches, Malone posted 22 kills and a .222 attack percentage. Some other honorable players of the game include middle blockers Leilani Lealaimatafao and Chinasa Ekweariri who received 16 and nine kills.
Southern showed their skill and drive for the game during the first set beating Grambling 24-18. The momentum was lost In the next two sets where the Lady Jaguars lost 16-25 and 20-26 but was quickly found and restored within the next two sets where Southern surpassed Grambling 25-12 and 15-5.
Although Grambling State came ready to play, they still ended up short at home. Sophomore Kiara Finley managed to receive 10 kills, one ace and one block for the Lady Tigers. Going forward the Lady Jaguars look to keep up the intensity going into their next game at home. With an overall 8-9 record, the Lady Golden lions are just as hungry as the Lady Jaguars are. On Monday, September 28, Southern fell to University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in three sets at Clifford Seymour Gym (23-25, 20-25, 19-25). SWAC Play is born and it comes alive on Thursday, October 3 against Texas Southern.