ITTA BENA — Mississippi Valley State volleyball fell to Jackson State 3-0 Wednesday night in Southwestern Athletic Conference play at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.
Jackson State won 25-14, 25-17 and 25-16 to improve to 7-9 overall and 3-0 in SWAC play. Mississippi Valley State dropped to 1-11 overall and 0-3 in conference play.
Taylor Wooten led the Delta Devils with seven kills, six digs and a block assist. Aubrie Walker added five kills, six digs, one solo block and two block assists.
Brooklyn Brunt recorded four kills and two block assists, while setter Kameryn Browne finished with 16 assists and a service ace. Dashaun Pinesette added two service aces and five digs.
Mississippi Valley State finished with six team blocks, compared with five for Jackson State. Aniyah Moore recorded one solo block and three block assists.
The Delta Devils stayed within striking distance early in the first set before Jackson State pulled away for a 25-14 victory.
MVSU battled back in the second set after falling behind 9-4. The Delta Devils cut the deficit to 9-8 before Jackson State eventually pulled away to win 25-17.
Valley continued to compete in the third set, but the Tigers closed out the match 25-16.
MVSU finished with 19 kills, 28 digs, three service aces and six blocks.
The Delta Devils will remain home Friday when they host Florida A&M at 2 p.m. at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.
