Savannah State rallied from a two-set deficit to beat Allen 3-2 on the road, fueled by Nyalah Smith’s match-high 30 kills. The Lady Tigers won the final three sets to earn a hard-fought SIAC victory.

By the Numbers
  • Smith: 30 kills on 60 attempts, hitting .333.
  • Savannah State won the final three sets, 25-23, 27-25 and 15-12, after losing the first two, 18-25 and 16-25.
  • The Lady Tigers improved to 6-18 overall and 5-12 in SIAC play; Allen fell to 5-17 and 4-13.
Yes, But

Allen looked in control after taking the opening two sets and rallied to tie the fourth set at 24, but Savannah State responded in the key moments to force and win a deciding fifth set.

State of Play
  • Savannah State finished with 57 kills, 55 assists, 62 digs and eight service aces.
  • Setter Amiyah Walker recorded 41 assists and 10 digs; Hope White led the team with 15 digs.
What's Next

Savannah State visits Albany State on Tuesday, November 3. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Jones Brothers HPER Complex.

Bottom Line

After falling behind early, the Lady Tigers stayed composed in two tight sets and delivered their sharpest hitting in the fifth to complete the comeback.