TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M's women's tennis and volleyball programs will be in action across the Southeast this weekend, with both teams facing key early-season competition.
The Rattlers' women's tennis squad will split its roster beginning Friday, Oct. 3. One group will compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Fall Tournament in Huntsville, Ala., while another will head to Jacksonville, Fla., for the Bedford Cup. Play in both tournaments continues through the weekend.
Meanwhile, FAMU volleyball opens a two-match road swing Friday at 7 p.m. EST against Alabama State in Montgomery, Ala. The Rattlers then continue Southwestern Athletic Conference play Sunday with a 1 p.m. EST matchup at Alabama A&M in Huntsville, Ala.
Weekend Schedule:
- Friday, Oct. 3
- Women's Tennis vs. Southwestern Athletic Conference Fall Tournament — Huntsville, Ala.
- Women's Tennis vs. Bedford Cup — Jacksonville, Fla.
- Volleyball at Alabama State — Montgomery, Ala., 7 p.m. EST
- Saturday, Oct. 4
- Women's Tennis vs. Southwestern Athletic Conference Fall Tournament — Huntsville, Ala.
- Sunday, Oct. 5
- Women's Tennis vs. Southwestern Athletic Conference Fall Tournament — Huntsville, Ala.
- Volleyball at Alabama A&M — Huntsville, Ala., 1 p.m. EST
The weekend slate offers FAMU opportunities to build momentum in both sports. Women's tennis will look to sharpen its roster ahead of the spring dual season, while volleyball aims to strengthen its position in the SWAC standings.
