Florida A&M

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – To start off their final weekend of Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season play, Florida A&M came out on top of Mississippi Valley 3-0 in a key SWAC volleyball matchup at the Al Lawson Center on Friday evening. The Rattlers finished off the Delta Devils on scores of 25-16, 25-18, 25-22.
 
FAMU (18-10,13-2 SWAC) dominated in all areas, outscoring the Delta Devils (1-23, 0-15 SWAC) 75 to 56 in points and 41-29 in kills.
 
FAMU senior Iyonnie Sanford led the way for the Rattlers, accounting for 12 kills on 22 attempts. Sophomore Ladonna Trantham provided eight kills on 12 attempts.
 
Meanwhile, junior Victoria Santana had a match-high 12 digs in defense.
 
The Rattlers had a strong start and found rhythm early winning the first set, 25-16.
 
Trantham set the tone early with eight kills for the Orange and Green.
 
In the second set, the Delta Devilettes found their rhythm early and kept the score close.
 
The Rattlers took advantage of MVSU offensive errors, and started to extend the lead late. What was once a back-and-forth set with the score deadlocked at 13-13, quickly turned to 18-13 advantage in favor of the host. The Rattlers eventually took the set with a 25-18 score line.
 
In the third set, the Delta Devilettes did not make it easy for the Rattlers, once again making it a back-and-forth set. But the Orange and Green ultimately came out on top, 25-22.
 
Senior setter Bengisu Kazazlar had a match-high 18 assists for the Rattlers. Junior Tamia Coleman and Senior Farah Farooq combined for nine (9) blocks at the net, which included five assisted from Coleman.
 
Taylor Wooten was the Delta Devilettes leader in kills (10), while setter Kameryn Browne set up the offense with a team-high 14 assists. Ashlynn Hawkins led the defense with six digs.
 
The Rattlers conclude the regular season Sunday, Nov. 14, at noon when hosting Jackson State for "Senior Appreciation Day" at Al Lawson Center.
 
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