JACKSON, Tenn. - On Senior Night, Lane College capped off a dominating performance with a 3-1 victory over LeMoyne-Owen College. The match featured impressive individual performances, strong team play, and timely contributions as Lane powered through the sets to claim the win.
Set 1: Lane 25, LeMoyne-Owen 11
Lane came out strong from the opening serve, taking control of the first set with ease. Kyra Gaston led the charge for the home team with a dominant offensive display, recording 6 kills in the set. The Dragons hit an impressive .364 as a team, while LeMoyne-Owen struggled, posting a negative hitting percentage (-0.13). Despite some effort from LeMoyne-Owen's Sukiya Jones and Kyndall Stewart, who each had 2 kills, the Dragons quickly pulled away to win 25-11.
Set 2: Lane 25, LeMoyne-Owen 12
Lane continued their offensive assault in set two, with Jadyn Powell and Anayah Goss contributing 5 kills combined. The Dragons kept their offense firing at a .355 clip, while LeMoyne-Owen's attack sputtered once again, hitting negative at -.037 for the set. Lane's defense was equally as tough, with Kyra Gaston leading the way at the net with 3 blocks in the set. LeMoyne-Owen was unable to find any rhythm offensively, leading to another dominant 25-12 win for Lane.
Set 3: LeMoyne-Owen 25, Lane 20
LeMoyne-Owen fought back in the third set, finding their footing offensively. Jones stepped up with 4 kills, and M'Jai Watkins added 3 to help the Lady Magicians take control. While Lane struggled with a .0 hitting percentage in the set, LeMoyne-Owen found some success as they managed a small but key 25-20 victory. Despite the set loss, Lane's defense remained solid, as they maintained their block presence, but LeMoyne-Owen's offensive adjustments allowed them to push back.
Set 4: Lane 25, LeMoyne-Owen 11
Lane closed out the match with a commanding 25-11 victory in the fourth set. Gaston once again was the focal point, contributing 5 kills, and Powell added 3. The Dragons' defense and offensive efficiency were too much for LeMoyne-Owen to handle, with Gaston recording 2 key blocks. Despite a valiant effort from Jones, who finished with 3 kills in the set, LeMoyne-Owen couldn't keep pace with the firepower from Lane. The Lady Dragons wrapped up the match with a strong 25-11 finish.
Key Players:
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Lane College:
- Kyra Gaston (15 Kills, 7 Blocks) – The standout performer of the match, leading both offensively and defensively.
- Jadyn Powell (7 Kills, 3 Aces, 12 Digs) – A versatile player contributing across the board.
- Anayah Goss (9 Kills, 12 Digs) – A solid all-around effort from Goss, contributing both offensively and defensively.
- Syraia Harvey (21 Assists, 11 Digs) – The primary setter, orchestrating Lane's offense with precision.
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LeMoyne-Owen College:
- Sukiya Jones (6 Kills, 2 Aces) – Led the team in kills and contributed with aces.
- Kyndall Stewart (5 Kills, 9 Digs) – A steady presence on both offense and defense.
- Honesty Campbell (18 Digs, 1 Assist) – Anchored the defense for LeMoyne-Owen with an impressive 18 digs.
Match Stats:
- Kills: Lane 53, LeMoyne-Owen 22
- Aces: Lane 12, LeMoyne-Owen 3
- Blocks: Lane 10, LeMoyne-Owen 1
- Assists: Lane 40, LeMoyne-Owen 22
- Digs: Lane 58, LeMoyne-Owen 35
