PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- The Florida A&M volleyball team delivered a dominant performance Sunday at H.O. Clemmons Arena, posting an impressive .433 attack percentage to sweep the UAPB Lady Lions 3-0 on the road.Â
The Rattlers' offense was fueled by a standout performance from Ladonna Trantham, who powered home 13 kills while hitting an impressive .423. Yaricel Rodriguez matched her with 13 kills, and Sydney Whitfield added 10 to round out a balanced and efficient Florida A&M attack. Trantham also led the defensive effort with eight digs, showcasing her all-around impact on the match.Â
Game NotesÂ
- Florida A&M had three players in double figures in kills.Â
- Florida A&M attackers combined to hit .433 in the match.Â
- Ladonna Trantham had a match-high 13 kills for Florida A&M.Â
- Florida A&M had a match-high eight digs from Ladonna Trantham.Â
- Florida A&M attackers were helped by a match-high 33 assists from Makenzie Taylor.Â
How It HappenedÂ
SET 1 | The Rattlers set the tone early with a hard-fought 25-23 win in the opening set, fueled by an explosive offensive performance. Florida A&M hit an impressive .471 with 16 kills, showcasing sharp execution and rhythm at the net. After building a 15-10 lead midway through the set, the Rattlers maintained their momentum and composure to close out the frame with authority.Â
SET 2 | Florida A&M carried its momentum from the opening set into a dominant 25-9 victory in the second set. The Rattlers struck first and never trailed, showcasing complete control from start to finish. FAMU built a commanding 16-point lead at 24-8 behind a powerful offensive showing that featured 15 kills and just two attack errors, hitting an impressive .464 for the set. The Rattlers also made their presence known from the service line, adding six aces to cap off an exceptional all-around performance.Â
SET 3 | Florida A&M sealed the match in commanding fashion, completing the 3-0 sweep with a dominant 25-15 victory in the third set. The Rattlers controlled the frame from the very first point, building a double-digit lead at 22-12 and never looking back. FAMU's offense was nearly flawless, tallying 15 kills while committing only two attack errors to close out the win in impressive fashion.Â