South Alabama opened its series against ULM with a straight-set win, using a balanced attack and a dominant third set to pull away. Cambria Gaier and Dalayla Blackwell each had 10 kills, while Sarah Gooch added nine without an attack error. The Jaguars improved to 10-13 overall and 5-6 in Sun Belt play.

By the Numbers
  • Match score: 27-25, 25-22, 25-16.
  • South Alabama hit .302, with 46 kills and 11 attack errors.
  • Gooch hit .375 on 24 attacks; Blackwell hit .471 and had five block assists.
  • Anabelle Cerny recorded 29 assists, 10 digs and three aces; Addison Hurst led the match with 15 digs.
  • The Jaguars are 14-0 at home and have won 14 straight against ULM.
Yes, But

ULM pushed South Alabama in a close first set and stayed within reach late in the second, but the Jaguars’ steadier offense helped them close both sets before taking control in the third.

State of Play
  • South Alabama has won five straight matches against ULM and remains unbeaten at home this season.
  • Cerny recorded her fifth consecutive double-double, while Blackwell has reached double-digit kills in six of her last eight matches.
What's Next

The teams close the series Friday in Mobile, with first serve scheduled for 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

South Alabama turned consistent offense into a clean sweep, with contributions across the lineup setting the tone for Friday’s rematch.