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3
Winner Florida A&M FAMU 4-14,2-5 SWAC
0
Alcorn Alcorn 2-18,1-6 SWAC
Winner
Florida A&M FAMU
4-14,2-5 SWAC
3
Final
0
Alcorn Alcorn
2-18,1-6 SWAC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Florida A&M FAMU 25 25 25 (3)
Alcorn Alcorn 23 21 21 (0)

Game Recap: Volleyball | | Isabella Lewis, FAMU Communications Intern

Rattlers total 10 blocks in 3-0 win over Alcorn State

LORMAN, Miss. -- The Florida A&M volleyball team dominated on defense with 10 total blocks, powering a three-set sweep over Alcorn State on the road at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex. The notable victory comes at the perfect time, serving as a strong momentum boost and the ideal way to kick off Homecoming Week. 
The Rattlers' offense was led by Ladonna Trantham, who dominated with 16 kills and a strong .343 hitting percentage, while Sydney Whitfield added 10 kills at a .316 clip. On the defensive end, Victoria Santana anchored the back row with 15 digs, and Tamia Coleman stood tall at the net with six key blocks to round out a well-balanced team performance. 
Game Notes 

  • Tamia Coleman had a match-high six blocks. 
  • The Florida A&M front row did a great job defensively, picking up 10 blocks in the match. 
  • Florida A&M never trailed on the way to winning the third set 25-21. 
  • Ladonna Trantham had a team-high 16 kills for Florida A&M. 
  • Florida A&M got a match-high 15 digs from Victoria Santana. 
  • Florida A&M attackers were helped by a match-high 31 assists from Makenzie Taylor. 

How It Happened 
SET 1 | The Rattlers battled through a tight opening set, pulling out a 25-23 win. Florida A&M's front row anchored the defense with four key blocks, setting the tone early in a competitive matchup. 
SET 2 | The Rattlers kept their momentum rolling with a hard-fought 25-21 win in set two. In a tightly contested frame, Florida A&M's front row stood tall, posting four key blocks to help secure the victory. 
SET 3 | The Rattlers sealed the sweep with a commanding 25-21 win in the final set. Florida A&M jumped ahead early and never looked back, building a six-point lead and tallying 15 kills to close out the match in dominant fashion. 

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