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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSU | 13 | 21 | 12 |
| Winner Linden | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Tennessee State volleyball came up short Thursday night, falling to Lindenwood in straight sets (25-13, 25-21, 25-12) in Ohio Valley Conference action at Robert F. Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.
The Tigers showed their best fight in the second set, pushing the Lions throughout the frame before ultimately dropping a 25-21 decision.
Tennessee State recorded six team blocks and five service aces but couldn’t overcome Lindenwood’s offensive efficiency.
Gabrielle Washington, Wiktoria Jakubik and Carsyn Stansberry led the Tigers with four kills apiece. Jakubik also posted a team-best .267 hitting percentage among players with at least 10 attempts, adding two block assists.
Defensively, Sydni Poston led Tennessee State with 12 digs, while Jordan Imperial contributed six.
Setter Triniti Jackson finished with 10 assists, two digs, one kill and one service ace. Italya Carter added six assists and four digs.
The second set provided Tennessee State’s biggest opportunity.
The Tigers tied the score seven times and made a late push after trailing 20-14. A four-point run helped TSU close the gap to 20-17, and the Tigers eventually pulled within two at 22-20.
Melae Lacy added a late kill to make it 23-21, but Lindenwood scored the final two points to take the set.
Tennessee State struggled to regain that momentum in the third set. Lindenwood used an eight-point scoring run to create separation and closed the match with a 25-12 victory.
The Tigers finished with 19 kills, 29 digs and a .105 hitting percentage. Lindenwood hit .364 for the match.
Tennessee State will get another opportunity against Lindenwood on Friday, November 13. First serve is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT at Hyland Arena as the Tigers look to bounce back and close the road series with a better result.
