With the win, A-State will advance to the Quarterfinals to face No. 3 Coastal Carolina Friday, Nov.16, while South Alabama’s tournament run will come to a halt.
“I’m really proud of the way our kids played tonight,” Said A-State head coach David Rehr. “it was the defense that carried us in the final three sets and it’s something we’re going to need for the remainder of this tournament.
Three-time offensive player of the year Carlisa May led the Red Wolves with 19 kills while freshman Macey Putt added 18. Ellie Watkins handed out a game-high 54 assists while Tatum Ticknor paced the A-State defense with 54 digs.