Alabama A&M Wins SWAC Volleyball Championship
SWAC.org
Nov. 20, 2010
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama A&M won its fourth consecutive SWAC Volleyball Championship with a 3-2 (21-25, 25-22, 13-25, 25-15, 15-12) victory over Jackson State Saturday afternoon at Dunn-Oliver Acadome.
The title was the 10th in 11 years for Alabama A&M.
"I knew we'd face Jackson State coming in and I knew it would be tough," said Bulldogs head coach Nedra Brown. "Credit goes out to Jackson State for playing a great match."
Karensa Beckford led four Bulldogs in double-digit kills. She finished with 21 kills, three blocks, four digs and was named Tournament MVP for her efforts. Teammate Clarissa Moore joined Beckford on the All-Tournament team and added 17 kills and 17 digs. All-Tournament selection Rose Corneille paced Alabama A&M (16-10) with a team-high 23 digs.
Jackson State (28-12) was led by 21 kills from Brittany Larkin. All-Tournament selection LaToya Clark had a double-double of 48 assists and 13 digs while Donisha Dunn contributed 13 kills. Paige Williams and Chyna Coleman finished with 11 kills each and Teri Braddock had a match-high 28 digs. Coleman was named to the All-Tournament team for her efforts.
Alabama A&M will await its seeding for the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Tournament. The selection show airs Sunday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. CST on ESPNews.
All-Tournament Team
Karensa Beckford, Alabama A&M (MVP)
Clarissa Moore, Alabama A&M
Rose Corneille, Alabama A&M
LaToya Clark, Jackson State
Chyna Coleman, Jackson State
Cheri Lindsay, Prairie View A&M
Breanna McNeil, Prairie View A&M
Maura Moed, Mississippi Valley State
Britta Wilmers, Arkansas-Pine Bluff