<\/a>Jasmine Parham
\n<\/strong>MC Contributor\/Staff \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The Jackson State University Lady Tiger volleyball team competed in their first conference game of the season against the Lady Devils of Mississippi Valley State University on Sept. 16<\/p>\n

The girls record was 0-11 leading into the game against rivals the Devils who were 1-7.<\/p>\n

The Lady Tigers prevailed in their match as they defeated Valley 3-1(25-22,25-21,22-25,25-14).<\/p>\n

The Tigers were able to get a good lead in the first two sets but fell slightly short in the third. After fixing a few minor errors and reducing team mistakes, they were able to take the fourth set and secure the win over the game.<\/p>\n

Outside hitter Desiree Mack and Tamisha Barry along with right side hitter Madison Wolf, led the team in offense. Mack recorded 18 kills and 2 blocks to update her hitting percentage to .222<\/p>\n

Barry, a senior biology\/pre-med major from St. Croix Virgin Islands, contributed 8 kills and trails slightly in her attack percentage at .182<\/p>\n

Wolf, a freshman biology major from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., recorded 8 kills and 2 blocks making her attack percentage .222 also<\/p>\n

Tyler Moorer, a sophomore, led the team defensively with 24 digs. Arianna Salas led the team with 41 assists.<\/p>\n

Head Coach Rose Washington feels very optimistic about the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to get started with conference play. When it\u2019s all said and done this is where it starts,\u201d said Coach Washington.<\/p>\n

Setter Arianna Salas, a junior from Evanston, Ill., also agrees that the season will be very successful.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis win meant so much because it felt as if preseason as a whole was just a learning experience. The whole team\u2019s morale and hope changed as soon as it was time to play. We came into conference play with a fresh slate, but now it\u2019s time to buckle down and play like real champions,\u201d said Salas.<\/p>\n

JSU also had a good support system at the game.<\/p>\n

Kalee Maricle, a sophomore biology\/pre-med major from Aurora, Colo., enjoys watching the volleyball team compete.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like the girls really came together as a team and worked cohesively to secure the win,\u201d said Maricle.<\/p>\n

The Tigers currently hold the title as 2015 Volleyball SWAC champions. Even with this title, the team does not feel pressured.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m never under pressure to defend a title because I always have high expectations for my teams. Every year my expectation is to win the championship,\u201d said Coach Washington.<\/p>\n

After landing their first conference win of the season, the Tigers are off to a good start.<\/p>\n

Come out and pack the stands and cheer on your Lady Tigers in their first home series of the season as they take on the Lady Panthers of Prairie View A&M and the Lady Tigers of Texas Southern University Sept. 23 and Sept. 24.<\/p>\n

The games will take place in the T.B.Ellis Gym at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Photos provided by Jasmine Parham<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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