Alabama State swept Alcorn State in Montgomery to clinch a spot in the SWAC Championship Tournament. The Hornets controlled all three sets, led by Kaylen Hines’ team-high 12 kills and Kamrynn Clay’s 33 assists.

By the Numbers
  • Alabama State won in straight sets.
  • The Hornets outhit Alcorn State 41-25 in kills and 54-35 in points.
  • Clay recorded 33 assists and 10 digs for her ninth double-double of the season.
  • Alexis Williams and Amaya Robinson added 11 kills apiece.
State of Play
  • Alabama State is 9-19 overall and 7-8 in SWAC play; its postseason berth is secured.
  • The Hornets close the regular season against Southern on Sunday, Nov. 15, at noon.
  • The three-day SWAC tournament is scheduled for next weekend at Alabama State’s Joe L. Reed Dunn-Oliver Acadome.
Bottom Line

Alabama State has clinched its postseason place and now gets one final chance against Southern to sharpen up before hosting the conference tournament.