Miles beat Tuskegee in four sets to win final home match
The Tuskegee volleyball team dropped its final home match of the season on October 30, 2026, falling in four sets to Miles at the Daniel “Chappie” James Center by scores of 25–15, 17–25, 25–19, and 25–11, according to goldentigersports.com.
The Shift in Momentum at the Daniel “Chappie” James Center
Tuskegee entered the contest with an opportunity to highlight a successful first campaign under head coach Rene Crockett and make a move in the standings against the rival Lady Bears. After dropping the opening set 25–15, the Golden Tigers found their rhythm in the second frame. Trailing early by four points, the team scored 10 consecutive points to take control. Breonna Smith contributed two kills and a block during the run, which was highlighted by five Miles errors and gave Tuskegee an 11–5 advantage. During that second set, the Golden Tigers recorded 12 kills and hit .268 before closing out the frame with a service ace from Sakiah Logan to win 25–17.
That momentum vanished over the final two sets. Down by a point late in the third set, three consecutive errors by Tuskegee sparked a five-point run that gave the Lady Bears a 23–17 lead on the way to a 25–19 decision. The fourth set saw the Golden Tigers struggle with unforced errors and a negative hitting percentage as Miles scored the final seven points of the match to seal the 25–11 victory. The win marks three straight matches in this in-state rivalry claimed by the Lady Bears.
Offensive Production and Upcoming Road Match
Carmyn Lawson and Tamara Cooper led the Tuskegee offense with seven kills apiece, while Helena Pommeret added six kills. Ta’Mya Hicks paced the playmaking with 17 assists, helping the Golden Tigers produce 34 kills during the contest. At the net, Pommeret and Smith each recorded four block assists to lead the defensive effort. Pommeret also contributed two service aces, and Logan paced the back row with nine digs.
With the home slate concluded, Tuskegee stands at 18–11 overall and 12–5 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, while Miles moves to 23–7 overall and 14–2 in the SIAC. The Golden Tigers will look for revenge on October 30 when they travel to face Miles in Fairfield, Alabama, with first serve set for 6 p.m.
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