Texas Southern used a balanced offensive attack and overcame an intense fist set to claim a 3-0 sweep over UAPB on Friday night.

Texas Southern battled through a competitive opening set as Arkansas-Pine Bluff recorded 17 kills and hit .286. The Tigers countered with 13 kills and held off the Golden Lions down the stretch to secure a 25-23 victory. TSU went ahead 15-10 but UAPB rallied with a 9-2 surge to lead 19-17. TSU went ahead 23-19 but UAPB rallied to make it 24-20 before a bad set gave TSU the win.

TSU took control in the second set behind an efficient offensive performance, recording 13 kills with only two errors for a .393 hitting percentage. The Tigers limited UAPB to a .032 hitting percentage en route to a convincing 25-11 win. The Tigers maintained their momentum in the third set, holding Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a .021 hitting percentage while recording 11 kills and hitting .265. TSU closed out the match with a 25-18 victory to complete the sweep.

Lauren Battle led Texas Southern with nine kills and nine digs, while Gracie Lee and Morgynne McQueen added seven kills each. McQueen also finished with five blocks and a team-best .545 hitting percentage.

Keagan St. Junious contributed 12 digs and three service aces, while Kadence Davison dished out 17 assists. Kennedi Walker added 12 assists as the Tigers finished with 37 kills and a .260 hitting percentage.

Texas Southern held a 9-3 advantage in service aces and a 6-4 edge in blocks while limiting Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a .117 hitting percentage.

The team is back in action for senior day against Grambling State on Sunday at noon inside the H&PE Arena.