SHREVEPORT, Louisiana – The Howard Payne University volleyball team traveled to Centenary College to compete in the Country Cajun Classic where they beat McMurry University 3-0 and Centenary College 3-0, Friday in Shreveport, Louisiana.  
 
Game one
The Lady Jackets beat McMurry University three sets in a row with scores of 25-18, 25-22, 25-23.
 
Rylee Spencer recorded 10 kills and three blocks with Rylee McAlexander chipping in 10 kills as well. Riley Brittain led the team in digs and assists totaling 15 assists and 12 digs. Jaiden Albright recorded three aces.
 
Game two
The Lady Jackets beat Centenary College three sets in a row with scores of 25-17, 25-23, 25-17.
 
Kassidy Johnson and Jayden Harrison led the team with 18 digs a piece. Brylee Awbrey recorded seven kills and one ace. Brandy Coward finished with six blocks while Riley Brittain had 26 assists.
 
The Lady Jackets start the 2023 season off 2-0. They will be back in action Saturday, September 2 for another double header in Shreveport, Louisiana, against Rhodes College at 9:00 AM and Millsaps College at 12:00 PM.