Savannah State Loses 3-2 to Allen in Volleyball Match

The Savannah State University women’s volleyball team lost a five-set match to Allen University on Oct. 13, 2026, falling 3-2 at Tiger Arena in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah State Athletics reported that the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match ended with set scores of 22-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-17, and 13-15.

Match Statistics And Team Performance

Savannah State finished the evening with 57 kills, 54 assists, 98 digs, eight service aces, and 11 total team blocks. The Lady Tigers held statistical advantages over Allen in kills at 57-52, digs at 98-93, and blocks at 11-9. Nyalah Smith and Faith Woods paced the Savannah State offense with 12 kills apiece. Anaya Yates and Kayden Lawrence each contributed nine kills.

Defensively, Hope White anchored the team with a match-high 24 digs, and Kira Raby added 23 digs. Amiyah Walker directed the offense with 26 assists, nine digs, and three service aces, while Lela Curry chipped in 19 assists. For Allen, Tahmiah Lawson led the Yellow Jackets with 16 kills, and Saige Bradley contributed 15 kills and seven blocks.

Set By Set Breakdown In Tiger Arena

Allen claimed the opening set 25-22 before Savannah State responded with a 25-23 victory in the second frame to even the match. The third set proved tightly contested as Allen edged the Lady Tigers 26-24 to regain control. Facing elimination, Savannah State delivered its strongest set in the fourth frame with a 25-17 win to force a decisive fifth set. In the final frame, Allen secured the two-point margin at 15-13 to escape with the conference victory.

Standings And Albany State Matchup

With the defeat, Savannah State moves to 4-14 overall and 3-8 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play. Allen improves to 4-12 overall and 3-9 in conference action. The Lady Tigers remain at home for another SIAC East Division matchup on Oct. 13, 2026, hosting Albany State University at 6:00 PM at Willcox-Wiley Gymnasium for Community and Youth Night.