Box Score

Grambling GSU 10-20,7-8 SWAC

Florida A&M FAMU 17-13,12-4 SWAC

Grambling GSU

10-20,7-8 SWAC

Final

Nov. 17, 2023

Florida A&M FAMU

17-13,12-4 SWAC

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	F
Grambling GSU	17	16	22	(0)
Florida A&M FAMU	25	25	25	(3)

Game Recap: Volleyball | 11/17/2023 9:51:00 PM

On to the next one, Rattlers advance to SWAC semifinals

The Rattlers will meet No. 2 Prairie View A&M in the semifinals.

Next Match:

vs. Prairie View A&M

11/18/2023 | 5:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM CT

Next Match

Full Schedule

Nov. 18 (Sat) / 5:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM CT

vs. Prairie View A&M

History

Recap
Roster

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas | The No. 2 Florida A&M volleyball team advanced to the second round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tournament Friday (Nov. 7) with a 3-0 victory (25-17, 25-16, 25-22) over No. 6 Grambling State. The Rattlers were led by a double-double from Emerald Jacobs, who registered 10 kills and 10 digs. Iyonnie Sanford also added 10 kills.

The Rattlers will continue their appearance in the SWAC Tournament in a Saturday semifinal versus No. 2 Prairie View A&M. Match time is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Game Notes
» Florida A&M had four players in double figures in digs (Brooke Hudson (21), Camila De La Rosa (14), Brooke Lynn Watts (10), Jacobs (10)).
» Camila De La Rosa had a match-high six aces in the win.
» Florida A&M never trailed on the way to winning the first, second, and third sets.
» Iyonnie Sanford had a match-high 10 kills.
» Florida A&M attackers were helped by a match-high 27 assists from Camila De La Rosa.

SET ONE | The Rattlers' 8-0 advantage to start the opening set captured three kills, a block, and three service aces. They maintained their lead the entire way, despite Grambling State pulling within four, 13-17, by way of a 6-1 rally. Iyonnie Sanford finished the frame with five kills, while Camila De La Rosa added five service aces.

SET TWO | The second set operated similarly to the first, with FAMU jumping out to an early 8-3 lead. The No. 3 seed saw its lead slimmed to one, 10-9, on a 6-2 GSU run, but Emerald Jacobs ended the stretch with three straight kills. Florida A&M held its largest advantage at 18-10.

SET THREE | The Rattlers took control of the set early when the score was 3-2 and never trailed to win 25-22. Florida A&M led by as many as seven points at 22-15. The team's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking six Grambling attacks.

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