Tennessee State showed flashes of resistance but fell to Southeast Missouri, 3-0, in the opening match of its OVC road series. The Tigers were most competitive early in the first set and finished with their strongest hitting in the third, led by Sydney Robinson’s eight kills.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 25-15, 25-11, 25-16.
  • Tennessee State recorded 23 kills, 21 assists, 29 digs and 3.0 team blocks.
  • Robinson had 8 kills; Gabrielle Washington hit .400 with 4 kills.
State of Play
  • The Tigers are 0-20 overall and 0-9 in OVC play; SEMO is 17-7 overall and 10-1 in the conference.
  • Tennessee State’s third-set .179 hitting percentage was its best of the match.
What's Next

The teams meet again Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. at Houck Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Bottom Line

Tennessee State found moments of offensive progress, but SEMO’s scoring runs proved decisive. The Tigers will have a quick chance to respond in the series finale.