Mississippi Valley State fell to Jackson State in three sets, but Taylor Wilson led the Delta Devils’ defense with 11 digs. Aniyah Moore paced Valley’s attack with four kills, while Jackson State controlled the match and improved to 8-4 in SWAC play.

By the Numbers
  • Match score: 15-25, 9-25, 12-25.
  • Wilson: 11 digs and 1 service ace.
  • Valley: 14 kills, 30 digs, 13 assists, 3 service aces and 4 blocks.
  • Records: Mississippi Valley State 1-20 (0-12 SWAC); Jackson State 12-13 (8-4 SWAC).
Yes, But

Valley showed fight in the first set, rallying from a 14-4 deficit to pull within 14-10, but Jackson State regained control and won each set by at least 10 points.

State of Play
  • Jackson State’s Hope Briggs led all players with 10 kills; Giannelle Asomani had 20 digs.
  • Valley returns home Friday to face Alabama State, with first serve scheduled for 6 p.m. at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.
Bottom Line

Wilson’s defensive work and Valley’s first-set surge offered bright spots, but the Delta Devils need a stronger, more sustained response as they seek their first SWAC win.