NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State volleyball team battled throughout Wednesday night's match in Kean Hall, showing resilience and energy in front of the home crowd before falling to Alabama A&M in three tightly contested sets (10-25, 19-25, 22-25).
The Tigers (1-7) were led offensively by Aliyah Harris, who paced the attack with six kills, while Erini Bitsaktsi anchored the defense with a team-high eight digs. Sagaia Reilly contributed all-around with a team-best 11 assists and two service aces.
Game Highlights
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Harris finished with a team-leading six kills.
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Bitsaktsi registered a team-high eight digs to spark the defense.
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Reilly guided the offense with 11 assists and chipped in two aces.
Set Breakdown
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Set 1: After Alabama A&M jumped ahead early, the Tigers looked to find their rhythm as Harris and Reilly connected to put away key points.
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Set 2: TSU responded with more energy, pulling within striking distance several times in a frame that featured five ties before the Bulldogs edged ahead late, 25-19.
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Set 3: The Tigers showed their best fight in the final set, trading points with Alabama A&M in a back-and-forth battle that saw 10 ties. TSU surged late but ultimately fell just short, 25-22.
Despite the outcome, the Tigers showed improvement as the match went on, closing the gap and playing their strongest volleyball in the third set.
Up Next
Tennessee State turns the page quickly as they host the Tiger Invitational in Kean Hall this weekend. The Tigers open the tournament tomorrow at 6 p.m. against Indiana State.
