TROY, Ala. — Mechell Daniel recorded 15 kills and three blocks as South Alabama swept Troy 27-25, 25-19, 25-17 in Sun Belt Conference volleyball Wednesday evening.
The win improved the Jaguars to 9-8 overall and 4-3 in conference play. Troy fell to 9-11 overall and 1-7 in the Sun Belt.
South Alabama has won two straight conference matches after defeating Georgia State 3-1 on Sunday to end a three-match losing streak.
Hitting Advantage
The Jaguars outhit the Trojans in every set: .243 to .130 in the first, .220 to .163 in the second and .429 to .097 in the third.
South Alabama took the opening set by two points before pulling away in the final two.
Jaguar Leaders
Jessica Lewis was credited with 10 blocks. Emily Hundt had 23 assists and 11 digs, and Emma Anderson added 15 assists.
Abby Baker led the defense with 29 digs, and Jenna Hassell finished with 10 digs.
Troy Leaders
Tineille Waggoner had 29 assists for Troy, and Ali Dowdall led the Trojans with 18 digs.
Homestand Ahead
South Alabama returns to Mobile for a three-match homestand, opening against Texas-Arlington on Friday, Oct. 17, and facing Georgia Southern on Saturday, Oct. 18, before closing against Arkansas-Little Rock on Sunday, Oct. 19.
