Georgia Powers Past Mississippi State in Four Sets

Wednesday, November 27

Athens, Ga.

6 p.m.

University of Georgia

11-14,5-10SEC

Mississippi State

11-14,5-11SEC

Mississippi St.

Georgia

November 27, 2024 | Volleyball

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Volleyball | vs. Mississippi State | W, 3-1
Set scores: 22-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-19
Season Record: 11-14, 5-10

Georgia Powers Past Mississippi State in Four Sets

ATHENS, Ga. – The University of Georgia volleyball team defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs in four sets on Wednesday evening at Stegeman Coliseum (22-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-19).

Fast Facts

Three Bulldogs all recorded double-doubles on Wednesday: Bianna Muoneke (20 kills, 12 digs), Erykah Lovett (20 kills, 10 digs), and Clara Brower (53 assists, 18 digs). Brower's 18 digs tied a career high.
Bailey Cox tallied a season-best 30 digs in the match, one short of tying her career best. Wednesday was Cox's first 30-dig match of the season and the second of her career.
Sophie Fischer recorded 13 kills in the match and put up eight blocks on the net. Brower tied a career-best six blocks, a season high. Ceci Gooch added five as the team finished the match with 13 blocks.
Ana Julia Bleeker and Muoneke each served up three aces, each tying season highs. Bleeker was one dig shy of being the fifth Bulldog to top double-digit digs.

Key Quotes
Head coach Tom Black
On the team's win over Mississippi State...
"I'm really proud of the girls' fight. I thought we improved as the match went on, which we're always looking for. Our block defense was really good to see today. The ladies have been working really hard on it, and it was good to see it pay off."

On Clara Brower's performance...
"Clara distributed really well. She kept the hitters in rhythm. She also blocked really well too, which was great to see. They tried to go at her a couple times, and she got some huge stuffs which made them have to go a different direction, so she did a great job today."

Bailey Cox | Libero | Senior
On personal performance and team overall...
"The win feels good. It feels good to do that. Going out with my girls tonight, I think throughout the match, we definitely got better. We made upgrades throughout the match too, just getting that win at the end of the season with my teammates, especially the ones that are graduating this year. You know, I got Sophie Fisher, Clara Brower, Erykah [Lovett], Krista Blakely. You know, we're all graduating. So just feels good to get that end of the season win. So I'm excited."

On Senior Day coming up...
"I am feeling just such a mix of emotions, but the gratitude, the thankfulness, and just the love and passion that the University of Georgia has given me. I mean, I just couldn't be more grateful for my time spent here. With that being said, just like going into this next week, I'm just going to give that back. The love, the passion, the support, the thankfulness, you know I wouldn't want it any other way."

Up Next
The 2024 season will close on Saturday when No. 18 Florida comes to Stegeman Coliseum. First serve against the Gators is set for 1 p.m., streaming live on SEC Network+. Seniors Sophie Fischer, Bailey Cox, Clara Brower, Erykah Lovett, and Krista Blakely will be honored prior to the match.