Alcorn Central keeps up winning ways with win over Belmont

Glen, MS – August 28, 2025 – The Alcorn Central Lady Bears continued their strong start to the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Belmont Lady Cardinals on Thursday night. Behind a relentless attack and consistent serving, the Lady Bears won in straight sets, 25-11, 25-18, and 25-18.

Game Summary

From the opening serve, Alcorn Central seized control, racing out to a dominant 25-11 first set win. The Lady Bears’ front line controlled the net, while their defense allowed few scoring opportunities for Belmont. In the second and third sets, the Lady Bears kept their momentum, closing out both frames 25-18 to complete the sweep.

The victory improves Alcorn Central’s record to 12-7 overall while extending their winning streak to five matches. Belmont drops to 9-9 on the year.

Offensive Leaders

• Stella Hollis (Sr.) powered the offense with 10 kills and added 5 service aces, providing key momentum in each set.
• Addison Lutz (Sr.) directed the attack with 18 assists, keeping Belmont’s defense off balance.
• Kayla Davis chipped in with 7 kills, while Abby Parker added 5 kills to round out a balanced front-row performance.

Serving and Defense

Alcorn Central was sharp from the service line, totaling 12 team aces, led by Hollis’s 5 and additional contributions from Lutz and Davis. Defensively, the Lady Bears dug out tough rallies, with Lauren Tate recording 12 digs and Hollis adding 9. The blocking tandem of Davis and Parker combined for 4 total blocks, limiting Belmont’s scoring chances at the net.

Looking Ahead

Alcorn Central will look to keep their winning streak alive when they travel to face Lafayette on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Belmont will aim to bounce back as they host Walnut at 5:00 p.m. the same night.