Philander Smith Sweeps Southern University at New Orleans in Dominant Performance

Philander Smith College (AR) continued their impressive season with a commanding 3-0 sweep over Southern University at New Orleans (LA) on October 4, 2024. The match, held at The Castle in New Orleans, saw Philander Smith assert their dominance with set scores of 25-23, 25-18, and 25-23.

Match Recap

Philander Smith established control early, though Southern University at New Orleans made them work for each set. The first and third sets were closely contested, both ending 25-23 in favor of Philander Smith. However, in the second set, Philander Smith pulled away with a more comfortable 25-18 victory, demonstrating their superior teamwork and execution.

Key Performers

Maya Jones led Philander Smith's offensive efforts with 10 kills, consistently applying pressure on Southern University's defense. Essence Wren was instrumental in orchestrating the attack, contributing 26 assists and 4 service aces, keeping the opposition on their heels throughout the match.

For Southern University, Malaysia Hudson led with 7 kills, while Trinity Bloodworth contributed 17 assists. Despite their efforts, Southern University struggled to match the efficiency and rhythm of Philander Smith.

Impact on the Season

With this victory, Philander Smith improved their overall record to 13-3 and 6-2 in conference play, further solidifying their position as a contender in the season. Southern University at New Orleans, meanwhile, continued to struggle, falling to 1-14 overall and 1-7 in conference play.