CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The Coahoma Community College Lady Tigers fell to Southwest Mississippi Community College, 3-0, Wednesday evening at home.
Southwest Mississippi took control early, earning a 25-9 victory in the opening set. The Lady Bears continued their momentum in the second set, defeating Coahoma 25-10 to take a 2-0 lead.
The Lady Tigers battled in the third set, but Southwest Mississippi closed out the match with a 25-14 victory to complete the three-set sweep.
At the net,
Neliah Bell anchored the defense with two blocks while adding two service aces.
Hannah Parker paced the offense with a team-high two kills, and
Erin Cook contributed one kill and two blocks.
Caliyah Raphael and
Jakayla Foulks also recorded one kill each to round out the scoring.
On the defensive end, Foulks led the Lady Tigers with five receptions, while Parker and
Miyah Nickey registered two receptions apiece. Coahoma concluded the evening totaling five kills, four blocks, and two service aces.
The Lady Tigers (0-6) will look to bounce back when they return home to face Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on Wednesday, Sept. 23. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
About Coahoma Community College
Founded in 1949, Coahoma Community College is a public, comprehensive, historically Black community college serving the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Coahoma offers Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and specialized certificates across dozens of diverse academic and career pathways. Located on a 99-acre campus in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the College is celebrating 77 years of academic excellence. In addition to its affordable tuition and generous scholarship opportunities, Coahoma has earned widespread recognition in nursing and health sciences, career-technical education, and university transfer programs. Outside of the classroom, students are involved in competitive NJCAA athletics as well as a variety of organizations and clubs, including student government, the celebrated college choir, and the renowned Marching Maroon Typhoon.
