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London Hatch
0
Grambling GSU 7-15,4-7 SWAC
3
Winner Florida A&M FAMU 19-6,11-0 SWAC
Grambling GSU
7-15,4-7 SWAC
0
Final
3
Florida A&M FAMU
19-6,11-0 SWAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Grambling GSU 18 17 16 (0)
Florida A&M FAMU 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

FAMU Remains Undefeated in SWAC Play with 15th Straight-Set Victory

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Oct. 28) | There are 17 teams currently undefeated in conference play, and Florida A&M (19-6, 11-0) is one of them. The Rattlers have recorded 15 straight-set wins this season, including nine straight against Southwestern Athletic Conference opponents – Grambling State was the latest to fall (25-18, 25-17, 25-16). 

GAME NOTES 
  • With a record of 11-0, FAMU sits atop the SWAC standings as the only undefeated team. 
  • The Rattlers also remain unbeaten at home (11-0).
  • Iyonnie Sanford recorded a match-high 11 kills with five digs and three assisted blocks. 
  • Milana Thornton finished with a season-high eight kills. 
  • Makenzie Taylor added a match-high 22 assists while Tinons Galmés added a match-high 24 digs. 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 
SET ONE | With three kills and a service ace, Brooke Lynn Watts' name was written all over the Rattlers' 6-1 lead. FAMU never fell behind, despite ties at 8-8, 9-9, and 15-15. 
 
The final stalemate preceded a 5-0 Rattler run that included back-to-back kills by Thornton. 
 
Grambling State was limited to five kills and a .069 hitting percentage. 
 
SET TWO | The score was tied at 3-3 before the Rattlers embarked on a 9-1 run. They continued to pad their lead from there. 
 
SET THREE | The Tigers held their last lead of the set at 3-2.  
 
NEXT
The Rattlers are off to Alabama for matches at Alabama State (Friday) and Alabama A&M (Sunday). 
 
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