DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Alabama State battled via 5 units to earn a hard-fought 3–2 win over Bethune-Cookman on Sunday afternoon at Richard V. Moore Gymnasium.
The Hornets dropped the opening set 25–22 however answered with a 27–25 victory within the second. Bethune-Cookman reclaimed the sting with a 28–26 third-set win earlier than Alabama State regrouped to take the fourth 27–25 and the deciding fifth 15–12.
Kaylen Hines led the Hornets’ assault with a match-high 24 kills, hitting an environment friendly .321 whereas including a team-best 4 whole blocks and a dig. Kamrynn Clay directed the offense with 57 assists and chipped in 17 digs to finish one other double-double. Brooke Adams anchored the protection with a match-best 25 digs, because the Hornets completed the match with 89 for the match.
Sierra Scanlan added 14 digs and three assists, whereas Taylor Williams completed with 12 digs. Jyriah Morgan was as soon as once more clutch at the web, contributing 20 kills and two whole blocks.
Alabama State outhit Bethune-Cookman .232 to .229 and totaled seven staff blocks.
The win retains the Hornets among the many league leaders with a 8-4 SWAC document. The Hornets return house subsequent week to host Jackson State in a key convention matchup on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at Lockhart Gymnasium.