SAN MARCOS, Texas — For the third time this season — and second against a Sun Belt Conference opponent in 2021 — Jada Gardner was credited with 20-or-more kills in a match during Texas State's four-set victory over Appalachian State Saturday night.
Gardner concluded Texas State's volleyball match Saturday with 20 kills on 45 attacks with five errors — a .333 hitting percentage — to go along with five digs, a service ace and block assist en route to earning 21.5 points. Gardner, who transferred to Texas State from Big 10 institution Maryland during the offseason, opened this season's conference slate with 21 kills on a .