Lorman,MS. – Alcorn State volleyball begins a three-match homestand this week, closing out its 2026 home schedule with Senior Day on Sunday, Nov. 1, at noon.
MATCH:1 Alcorn vs Southern
WHEN: Wed, Oct. 28, at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Davey L. Whitney Complex
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MATCH:2 Alcorn vs Prairie View A&M
WHEN: Fri, Oct. 30, at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Davey L. Whitney Complex
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MATCH:3 Alcorn vs Texas Southern
WHEN: Sun, Nov. 1, at 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Davey L. Whitney Complex
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IN THE RANKINGS:
▪ Alcorn is not ranked in this week's AVCA Division I Coaches Poll Top 25
▪ Southern is not ranked in this week's AVCA Division I Coaches Poll Top 25
▪ Prairie View A&M is not ranked in this week's AVCA Division I Coaches Poll Top 25
▪ Texas Southern is not ranked in this week's AVCA Division I Coaches Poll Top 25
ALCORN NEWS & NOTES:
Rylan Jones — 198 kills, 3.00 K/S, 212.5 points
Courtney Carter — 152 kills, 2.38 K/S, 174.0 points
Jaylynn McNeill — 78 kills, 1.77 K/S, 89.0 points
ALCORN VS. SOUTHERN LAST MEETING:
Alcorn State snapped an 11-match road losing streak and a six-match skid against Southern with a 3-1 victory over the Jaguars on Sunday.
The Lady Braves (2-13, 2-3 SWAC) fell 25-11 in the opening set before responding with wins of 25-21, 26-24 and 25-14 to secure the conference victory.
Rylan Jones led Alcorn with 14 kills while hitting a season-best .444. Daylin Saiki added 33 assists, her third match this season with at least 30 assists, and surpassed 300 assists on the season. Courtney Carter and Tomoni Giddings combined for 30 digs.
ALCORN VS. PRAIRIE VIEW AM LAST MEETING:
Alcorn State opened strong but could not maintain its momentum, falling to Prairie View A&M 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-16) Sunday afternoon.
Courtney Carter led the Lady Braves (1-13, 1-3 SWAC) with 10 kills and five digs.
Alcorn stayed within striking distance late in the first set, trailing 20-16 before Prairie View closed out the frame. The Panthers then used a 10-3 run in the second set to pull away.
The Lady Braves opened the third set with a 2-0 lead and later cut the deficit to 11-9 behind two straight points from Rylan Jones. Prairie View answered with a 7-2 run and closed out the match.
ALCORN VS. TEXAS SOUTHERN AM LAST MEETING:
Alcorn State battled on the road but fell to Texas Southern 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-17) Sunday afternoon.
Rylan Jones led the Lady Braves with seven kills on 21 attempts while adding a dig and a solo block.
Alcorn stayed close early in the opening set, tying the score at 8-8 before Texas Southern pulled away. Courtney Carter recorded two service aces in the set.
The Lady Tigers opened the second set with an 11-4 lead and maintained control throughout. Alcorn battled in the third, tying the set at 4-4, 6-6 and 10-10 before Texas Southern pulled ahead 17-12 and closed out the match.
SCOUTING THE JAGUARS
Sereniti Johnson — 211 kills, 2.71 kills/set, 248.5 points
Mariah Mott — 166 kills, 2.31 kills/set, 192.0 points
Paulina Agudelo Marin — 91 kills, 1.30 kills/set, 131.5 points
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS
Iyonna Sherwood — 200 kills, 2.60 kills/set, 223.5 points
D'Mya Hill — 168 kills, 3.05 kills/set, 187.5 points
Valencia Wilder — 127 kills, 1.69 kills/set, 184.0 points
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Lauren Battle — 195 kills, 2.67 kills/set, 216.5 points
Ava Houston — 118 kills, 1.79 kills/set, 136.0 points
Morgynne McQueen — 97 kills, 1.54 kills/set, 124.0 points
A QUICK LOOK AT THE BRAVES
2026 Record – 3-16 (.158) // 2026 SWAC Record – 3-6 (.333) // Last 5 Matches – 0-5 (.000) // Last 10 Matches – 1-9 (.100) // Last 15 Matches – 1-14 (.100) // Gabrielle Harris is entering her second year for the Braves as Interim Head Coach.
UP NEXT
Alcorn State heads to Grambling, Louisiana, on Friday, Nov. 6, for a 6 p.m. conference matchup with the Tigers. The Lady Braves will then travel to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to face UAPB on Sunday, Nov. 8, at noon
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