State Wins Green Wave Classic after Sweeping Grambling State

Sunday, September 15

New Orleans, La.

12 p.m.

Mississippi State

4-3,0-0SEC

Grambling State

2-8,0-0SWAC

Mississippi St.

Grambling

Kailin Newsome, Mary Neal, Arianna Beckham

State Wins Green Wave Classic after Sweeping Grambling State

September 15, 2024 | Volleyball

Box Score

By: William Simmons, Communications Fellow

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Mississippi State Bulldogs picked up their third victory in as many days, as they took down the Grambling State Tigers 3-0.

A season-high 16 Bulldogs saw action in Sunday's contest, with nine Dawgs picking up kills. Kailin Newsome tallied her sixth game this season with double-digit kills, leading the team with 11. Arissa Smith attacked efficiently, as she picked up seven kills on 11 swings.

From the service line, State picked up a season-best seven aces in the three-set contest. Newsome led the way with a season-high four aces, all of which she picked up within the opening set.

Other statistical leaders were Erin Kline, who picked up 20 assists, and Mary Neal, who grabbed 11 digs. Amina Shackelford and Sanaa Williams led the team with three total blocks a piece. Shackelford picked up two solos, while Williams picked up two assisted blocks.

The Bulldogs will return to the Newell-Grissom Building this week when they take on Southern Miss. The Dawgs and the Golden Eagles will face off on Thursday and Friday. Both matches will be streamed on SECN+.

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