MONTGOMERY, Ala. -Alabama State University  volleyball team racked up 10 blocks in a three-set (17-25, 24-26, 27-29) loss to the Jackson State University on Friday at Lockhart Gymnasium.

The loss dropped Alabama State's record to 5-13 overall and 2-3 in SWAC action.

Essence Jones finished with 15 kills on the day to lead the Lady Hornets offense while finishing with a hitting percentage of .273. got 7 digs from Breanna Swanson along with six blocks from Kaylen Hines to lead them defensively.

Game Notes

» Bailee Payne had a team-high two aces in the loss.
» Kaylen Hines had a team-high six blocks.
» The Alabama State front row did a great job defensively, picking up 10 blocks in the match.
» Essence Jones had a match-high 15 kills for Alabama State.
» Alabama State got a team-high seven digs from Breanna Swanson.
» Alabama State attackers were helped by a team-high 17 assists from Kamrynn Clay.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Lady Hornets found themselves in an early hole, losing a tough first set 25-17. Alabama State trailed by as many as eight points as Jackson State grabbed the advantage for good at 9-8 in a set that was tied up four times before the Lady Tigers took control.

SET 2 | Alabama State fell in the second set 26-24, digging a 2-0 deficit in the match. The Lady Hornets fell in a close second set, losing in a stanza that was tied three times and had two lead changes.

SET 3 | Alabama State couldn't prolong the match and lost in set number three. The Lady Hornets fought back from a nine-point hole at 15-6, but Jackson State held on to win the set 29-27.

UP NEXT: Alabama State hosts Mississippi Valley State on Sunday at 3 p.m.