JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | The Florida A&M volleyball team could not out-play a potent Dolphins offense Saturday (Sept. 2), as it concluded its appearance in the Jacksonville Invitational with a straight-set loss (23-25, 15-25, 17-25) to the tournament host. In the decision, the Rattlers fell to 1-5 on the season. 

Game Notes

» Emerald Jacobs had a team-high nine kills for Florida A&M.

» Florida A&M got a team-high 13 digs from Brooke Hudson.

» Florida A&M attackers were helped by a team-high 16 assists from London Hatch.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Rattlers couldn't hang on in a back-and-forth first set, losing 25-23 in a game that featured four lead changes and 12 ties. Neither team led by more than four points. 

SET 2 | A 25-15 second-set loss put Florida A&M in a 2-0 deficit. Jacksonville grabbed the advantage for good at 5-4 in a set that featured three early stalemates. 

SET 3 | Florida A&M trailed by as many as eight points in the match finale.