In game two for Alabama State the Lady Hornets fall to Jackson State, 3-0 during the Southwestern Athletic Volleyball Tournament.  The Lady Hornets fell by the scores of 25-14, 25-17 and 25-9.
 
“We played hard,” said Head Coach Penny Lucas-White.  “We just couldn't get control of the temple and ended up falling to Jackson State.  Now we are in a situation where we need to play another game today and in order for us to continue to the next round we must do whatever it takes to win.  We've played Texas Southern before and it won't necessarily be an easy match for us.”
 
Sophomore Luiza Griz tallied a team-high of 13 digs, while senior Ana Pego registered 15 assists in the match.
 
The Tigers were led by Christine Edwards with 14 kills followed by teammates Donisha Dunn and Chyna Coleman who registered eight kills apiece.  Latoya Clark lifted Jackson state with 36 assists.
 
The Lady Hornets played their third game of the day against the Tigers of Texas Southern who defeated Grambling State in a 3-2 match earlier in the day.
 
Alabama State won over TSU with the scores of 25-12, 25-13 and 25-18.  They will move to the next round of the 2011 SWAC Volleyball Tournament.
 
Junior Roselande Corneille led both teams with a match high of 13 kills she also had six digs, a service ace and one block.  Corneille was followed by teammate Maya Bell, who tallied 10 kills, eight digs and one service ace.
 
 
The Lady Hornets will return to action Sunday morning at 9 a.m. when they will face Jackson State in the final round of the SWAC tournament before the Championship game at 3:00 p.m.
 
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