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JONESBORO, Ark. – South Alabama volleyball swept Arkansas State Friday in Sun Belt Conference action at First National Bank Arena.

USA (11-7, 5-1 SBC) took the opening set 25-19, won set two 25-18 and clinched the match with a 25-19 in the third set to complete the sweep, which marked its second straight over the Red Wolves on the weekend.

The win extended South Alabama's win streak to four games, and also marked the fourth straight victory against Arkansas State (5-13, 0-6 SBC) dating back to 2019. Additionally, the win marked the Jags' third straight in Jonesboro. USA was 2-16 all-time at Arkansas State entering this weekend's series.

South Alabama posted a .337 team hitting percentage, marking its fourth straight game hitting .330 or better. Hannah Maddux recorded 13 kills, .296 hitting percentage and three digs, and Niki Capizzi finished with 13 kills, a .455 hitting percentage, one service ace, one dig and three blocks. Morgan Stalcup added nine kills, .467 hitting percentage, one assist, one dig and two blocks.

Kailey Keeble recorded her 12th double-double of the season, finishing with 32 assists and 10 digs, in addition to four kills and three blocks. Rachel Hickey tallied a game-high 12 digs, along with five assists.

UP NEXT
South Alabama will return to action Thu., Oct. 13, when it hosts Louisiana at 6 p.m. at Jag Gym.

QUOTES
Head Coach Jesse Ortiz
- On the win:
"I thought we once again had great ball handling. (Kailey) Keeble had some great decisions, and was setting people open a ton. Serve receive was great. I thought they picked up their serving in terms of the speed that they were trying to get after it. We were a little more efficient and versed in what we were doing, and that was the difference."

- On the progress of the team:
"I feel like we're hitting our stride right now. I do like the level and consistency with which we're playing, and I love the fact that we're getting home again (next weekend); we always feel good in our gym. Louisiana is a good team, and those guys will definitely test us. But I think we're up for it right now, we're excited."

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