StarkVegas Report · Original game analysis
State follows its opener with another sweep
The Bulldogs moved to 2 to 0 at the Jaguar Classic with a 25 to 19, 25 to 15, 25 to 20 victory over host South Alabama. Mississippi State served 10 aces across three sets. Lindsey Mangelson posted a match high 10 kills. State held South Alabama to a .143 hitting percentage.
Ten aces tell you why the serve deserves attention here. A good serve can make the next attack easier to defend before the opponent even gets a swing. State backed that pressure with enough defensive work to keep the home team from winning a set. Two matches into the weekend, the Bulldogs had handled their business without letting either one go long.
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