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Tennessee State University

vb vs Memphis
3
Winner Idaho UI 3-8,0-0 Big Sky
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Tennessee St. TSU 1-9,0-0 OVC
Winner
Idaho UI
3-8,0-0 Big Sky
3
Final
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Tennessee St. TSU
1-9,0-0 OVC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Idaho UI 25 24 25 22 15 (3)
Tennessee St. TSU 20 26 18 25 11 (2)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Ella Clark, Coordinator - Communications & Creative Content

Volleyball Drops Five-Set Thriller To Idaho

NASHVILLE— Tennessee State pushed Idaho to the brink in a five-set battle at Kean Hall on Friday night, falling just short in a 3-2 decision (20-25, 26-24, 18-25, 25-22, 11-15).

The Tigers showed resilience throughout the nonconference contest, clawing back twice to extend the match before the Vandals escaped with the final frame. The effort dropped TSU to 1-9, but the Tigers put together one of their most balanced performances of the season.

Offensive Leaders

Maygan Miller-Garcia led the charge with 18 kills while hitting an impressive .395. Melae Lacy added 13 kills and Carsyn Stansberry chipped in 12, giving TSU three players in double figures. Freshman setter Sagaia Reilly fueled the attack with a match-high 44 assists, keeping the offense in rhythm across all five sets.

Defensive Standouts

On the defensive end, libero Erini Bitsaktsi anchored the back row with a match-best 20 digs. At the net, Gabriella Blevins totaled seven blocks while Aliyah Harris added five. Stansberry also made her presence felt at the service line, finishing with a team-high four aces.

Set Breakdown

  • Set 1: Idaho edged the Tigers 25-20 in a tightly contested opener that featured 10 ties.

  • Set 2: TSU responded with grit, taking a 26-24 win after 11 ties and two lead changes. The Tigers' front row came up big with five blocks in the set.

  • Set 3: The Vandals regained control with a 25-18 victory to go back in front.

  • Set 4: Tennessee State surged ahead early and withstood a late rally, closing out a 25-22 win behind four aces and seven team blocks to force a deciding frame.

  • Set 5: In the decisive set, the Tigers struck first but Idaho pulled away late to secure the match 15-11. TSU continued to battle, adding four more blocks in the final frame.

By the Numbers

  • Three Tigers finished with double-digit kills.

  • Reilly's 44 assists led all players.

  • TSU registered 16 total blocks as a team.

  • Bitsaktsi's 20 digs marked her highest total of the season.

Tennessee State will look to build on the momentum from the five-set thriller as they continue nonconference play before turning to Ohio Valley Conference action.

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