SWAC VB Quarterfinals: ASU def. GSU
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Alabama State 3, Grambling State 0 (25-12, 25-12, 25-13)
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JACKSON, Miss. - No. 1 seed Alabama State defeated eight-seeded Grambling State in the opening match of the 2016 SWAC Volleyball Tournament, advancing in straight sets.
After Grambling scored the first two points, the Lady Hornets asserted themselves behind the attacking of Ni'yesha Brown and Briana Dorsey, amassing an 8-2 run to take control of the opening set, ultimately winning it by double-digits.
The second set started with Alabama State putting up six unanswered sorces to start the frame. The Tigers were unable to mount enough resistance, as the Hornets closed the deal in a similar fashion to set one.
A back and forth third set eventually gave way to the Hornets, as Dorsey was instrumental late in helping Alabama State complete the sweep.
ASU now awaits the winner of the Alabama A&M vs. Prairie View A&M quarterfinal match.