Box Score

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Southeastern Louisiana fell in straight sets to tournament host Jacksonville State, 25-19, 25-20, 25-20, during final day action at the Jax State Invitational.
 
The Lady Lions (0-3) fell behind in the opening set, rallying from four points down to tie Jacksonville State, 17-17, on a service ace by freshman Ariana Hebert. Following a timeout, the Gamecocks (1-2) outscored Southeastern, 8-2, down the stretch.
 
After a block by Jodi Edo and Caroline Golden gave the Lady Lions a 4-3 advantage in the second set, Jacksonville State scored four consecutive points to regain the lead. Southeastern pulled within one, 8-7, but never regained the lead.
 
The teams traded off the first four points of the final set before the Gamecocks extended their lead on the way to finishing the match.
 
Golden, a junior from Mandeville, Louisiana, and transfer Karlee Wilkerson led Southeastern with 10 kills each. Hebert handed out 18 assists and freshman Baylee Laskoskie contributed another eight.
 
Edo, a senior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had a hand in three of the Lady Lions' seven team blocks. Hebert, Lizzy Low and Alexis Pratt each posted a team-high six digs.
 
UP NEXT
After the opening the season at the Jax State Invitational, the Lady Lions return to the road for a nonconference match Tuesday against Tulane in New Orleans, Louisiana. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.
 
DIGGIN' IT CLUB / S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the Southeastern volleyball program are encouraged to join the Diggin' It Club. Lion volleyball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Diggin' It Club and S Club (volleyball) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern volleyball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Kaela Massey – East Tennessee State - MVP
Emily Arnold – East Tennessee State
Marija Popovic – East Tennessee State
Cheyenne Hayes - Troy
Amara Anderson – Troy
Sam Gomez – Southeastern Louisiana
Lena Kindermann – Jacksonville State