ULM opened its series at South Alabama with a straight-set loss, as the Jaguars’ stronger hitting proved decisive. Aniya Hall led the Warhawks with 11 kills and 11 digs for her fifth double-double of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: South Alabama 3, ULM 0 (27-25, 25-22, 25-16).
  • South Alabama outhit ULM .302 to .172 and recorded 10 more kills.
  • Hall had 11 kills and 11 digs; Eden Pietrzak recorded 12 digs, surpassing 500 career digs.
  • Morgan Howard finished with 18 assists, eight digs and one ace.
Yes, But

ULM pushed the Jaguars in the first two sets, including a 25-27 opener and a late rally in the second. But South Alabama controlled the final set, using an 8-0 run to build a lead the Warhawks couldn’t overcome.

What's Next

ULM returns to the court in Mobile for the second match of the series at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

Bottom Line

ULM showed fight in the first two sets, but South Alabama’s hitting advantage and third-set surge made the difference.