JMU falls in exciting five-set game against Georgia State

The James Madison University (JMU) volleyball team lost a hard-fought match against Georgia State, losing in five sets (25-20, 26-28, 25-22, 16-25, 11-15). Senior Annie Smith led the Dukes with a career-high 17 kills while the team managed 10 service aces. Although they outscored Georgia State in service aces, they were outscored in total kills (71 to 56) and overall hitting percentage (.281). Of note, Brenya Reid contributed 14 kills while libero Jaydyn Clemmer recorded 23 digs. This loss marks JMU's third consecutive loss in the Sun Belt Conference.

Through the numbers

• JMU recorded 10 service aces compared to Georgia State's 5.
• Georgia State finished the match with 71 kills while JMU had 56.
• JMU is now 2-3 in five-set games this season.

state of affairs

• Despite this loss, JMU holds a 15-6 lead over Georgia State in the all-time series.
• Clemmer's 1,218 career digs are now her fifth all-time in program history.

What's next?

JMU will have another chance to face Georgia State tomorrow, which could be an opportunity for redemption and adjustment after this close contest.

Conclusion

JMU needs to improve its overall hitting efficiency and maintain the momentum of its serves in order to compete more effectively in the upcoming games, especially after this narrow loss.