Two days after falling to UAB in a midweek contest, the Lady Hornets returned to the court Friday night to face SWAC opponent University of Arkansas Pine Bluff winning 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-16) at Lockhart Gym.
 
"We didn't play our best volleyball tonight," said head coach Penny Lucas-White.  "Even though we got the job done, I think we could have played with a little more efficiency."
 
The Lady Golden Lions started off the first set hot as they built a 3-0 lead.  Undaunted, the Lady Hornets were able to come back to take a 19-15 lead.  Behind the serve of Briana Dorsey, ASU pulled out four quick points to take the first set 25-20.
 
The second set saw one tie at 1-1 and the Lady Hornets taking the charge and never looking back to win the second set 25-17.
 
Once again ASU took a quick 3-0 lead, but this time the Lady Golden Lions remained close with a final tie coming at 9-9.  Dorsey took the lead on the serves garnishing two service aces after five consecutive serves.  The Lady Hornets ended the set with a kill by Ni'yesha Brown to take the third set 25-16 and the match.
 
Brown led the Alabama State offense with 11 kills, while senior Jamie Coleman led the Lady Hornets in digs with 16.  Kori Kutsch added 16 assists.
 
"Ni had a good match tonight," said Lucas-White.  "She played the way she is capable of playing and did what we have expected of her to do.  As a whole we played ok, but I think we could have played a lot better."
 
The Lady Hornets will return to action when they face the Tigers of Grambling State Saturday at 5 p.m. at Lockhart Gym.  The team will be handing out candy to trick or treaters who are wearing a costume.  So come out and support ASU's volleyball team for some treats!
 
 
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