UAPB dropped its season opener 3-0 but showed signs of improvement throughout the duration of the match. Arkansas-Pine Bluff gave South Alabama all they could handle in the matches first game as they lost the highly contested set by a five point margin 25-20.
The Lady Lions also had competitive showings versus non-conference foes UT-Martin and Centenary. Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Jasmine Jacobs tallied a total of 7 kills versus Centenary while fellow teammate Jenitra Shields racked up seven kills against UT-Martin.
The Lady Lions will have nearly a week of preparation before returning to the hard wood this weekend as they travel to Jonesboro, Ark. to participate in the Red Wolves Tournament.
