HUNTSVILLE, AL --The Delaware State volleyball team took care of business in straight sets (25-19, 25-16, 25-17) to take down the Southern Lady Jaguars Friday at Elmore Gymnasium.

The non-conference win improved Delaware State's overall record to 1-0 on the season.

Gerren Tomlin finished with 14 kills on the day to lead the Hornets attack while finishing with a hitting percentage of .684. got 11 digs from Emma Crakow to lead them defensively.

Game Highlights

» Paige Ahakuelo had a match-high four aces in the win.
» Delaware State served up six aces on the way to a second-set victory.
» Delaware State attackers were helped by a match-high 19 assists from Naz Tuncay.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Hornets took the first set 25-19 powered by a strong showing on the attacking side. Delaware State put together a .310 attack percentage with 15 kills in the set victory. The Hornets ended on a strong note, stretching their lead to its largest point in the set to finish out the stanza.

SET 2 | After their win in the first set, Delaware State put themselves on the cusp of a sweep with a 25-16 victory in set number two. The Hornets grabbed control of the set lead early on at 5-4 and never looked back. Delaware State opened its biggest lead of the stanza, nine points, to close out the set. The Delaware State offense also got a boost from six aces in the stanza.

SET 3 | Delaware State then sealed the sweep with a victory in set number three. The Hornets took the set 25-17. Delaware State took the lead for good at 18-17 in a set that showcased two lead changes before the Hornets took over in the second half of the stanza. The Hornets hit .300 over the course of the set. The Delaware State offense also got a boost from three aces in the stanza.

Game 2:

The Delaware State volleyball team needed only three sets (25-15, 25-7, 25-21) to take down the UAPB Lady Lions Friday at Elmore Gymnasium.

The non-conference victory improved Delaware State's overall record to 2-0 on the season.

Gerren Tomlin finished with 10 kills on the day to lead the Hornets offense while finishing with a hitting percentage of .556. got six digs from Myracle Davis to lead them defensively.

Game Highlights

» Maria Verrier had a match-high three aces in the win.
» Delaware State served up five aces on the way to a first-set victory.
» Delaware State served up five aces on the way to a second-set victory.
» Delaware State attackers were helped by a match-high 10 assists from Naz Tuncay.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Hornets grabbed control on the first point and held the lead the rest of the way to win the first set 25-15. Delaware State led by 10 points at 15-5 before finishing off the set. Delaware State also supplemented their offense with five aces in the opening set.

SET 2 | After their win in the first set, Delaware State put themselves on the cusp of a sweep with a 25-7 victory in set number two. The Hornets led from the first point on in the set to secure the victory. Delaware State opened its biggest lead of the stanza, 18 points, to finish off the set. The Hornets hit .526 over the course of the set. The Delaware State offense also got a boost from five aces in the stanza.

SET 3 | Delaware State took the third set to sweep the match. The Hornets persevered in a back-and-forth set to win 25-21 in a stanza that featured 10 lead changes and was tied 15 times. Neither team opened up a lead of more than four points along the way. Delaware State's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking four UAPB attacks in the stanza.

Next Up...
Delaware State will return to action on Saturday, August 30 when they face Alabama A&M in day two of the Betty Austin Invitational. The first serve are scheduled for 12 p.m.