Mississippi Valley State opened with a dominant first set but couldn’t sustain its attack, falling to Grambling State in four sets in a SWAC matchup. Taylor Wooten led the Delta Devils with 10 kills as MVSU dropped to 1-19 overall and 0-11 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 25-17, 14-25, 15-25, 14-25.
  • MVSU hit .440 with 13 kills and two errors in the first set.
  • Wooten recorded 10 kills; Taylor Wilson led the team with 15 digs.
  • Grambling’s Lainy Evans had 11 kills and 13 digs; setter Alayna Howard totaled 38 assists.
Yes, But

MVSU showed it could execute against conference competition, jumping ahead 10-2 and controlling the opening set. Grambling adjusted, hitting .371 in the second set and keeping up the offensive pressure to win the next three.

Bottom Line

The strong start offered a glimpse of MVSU’s offensive potential, but sustaining that level will be key as the Delta Devils continue SWAC play.