JACKSON, Miss. -- The Florida A&M volleyball team delivered a commanding performance on the road Sunday, rolling to a 3-0 sweep over the Jackson State Lady Tigers at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Rattlers controlled the match from start to finish, showcasing poise in tight moments and pulling away with authority to secure another impressive victory. 
Sydney Whitfield powered the Rattlers' attack with a team-high 10 kills, posting an efficient .333 hitting percentage to anchor the offense. On the defensive side, Florida A&M benefited from 9 digs by Ladonna Trantham and a commanding five-block performance from Tamia Coleman, steadying the back line and controlling the net throughout the match. 

Game Notes 

•  Sydney Whitfield had a team-high 10 kills for Florida A&M. 
• Florida A&M got a match-high nine digs from Ladonna Trantham. 
• Florida A&M attackers were helped by a match-high 28 assists from Makenzie Taylor. 

How It Happened 
SET 1 | The Rattlers set the tone from the opening whistle, taking the first point and maintaining command throughout a decisive 25-21 first-set victory. Florida A&M surged ahead early with a dominant 6-1 lead and carried that momentum wire-to-wire to confidently close out the frame. 

SET 2 | Florida A&M clawed out a hard-fought 26-24 victory in set two, pushing the Rattlers to a commanding 2-0 lead. In a tightly contested frame that featured five ties and just one lead change, FAMU's poise proved the difference. The Rattlers' offense seized momentum with four clutch aces, while the front row anchored the defense with four key blocks to shut down Jackson State's attack and secure the set. 

SET 3 | Florida A&M sealed the match with an emphatic 25-16 win in set three, completing the 3-0 sweep in commanding fashion. The Rattlers' offense was firing on all cylinders, posting a .429 hitting percentage behind seven clean kills. FAMU broke the set wide open with a 21-10 lead and coasted the rest of the way, further fueled by five momentum-swinging aces that capped a dominant final frame.