In four matches at the Misericordia Cougar Classic this past weekend, Jata helped the Soaring Eagles to a 2-2 record after posting 23 kills, eight digs and four blocks over the course of the weekend. On Friday, Jata finished the evening with 10 kills, six digs, a pair of service aces, and two total blocks. On Saturday in Elmira's pair of victories, he slammed 13 kills, a pair of digs, and a pair of blocks.