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The Florida A&M volleyball team capped off their Homecoming weekend with a decisive 3-0 win over Texas Southern. Highlighted by Ladonna Trantham’s 16 kills and Victoria Santana’s 18 digs, the Rattlers showcased their offensive and defensive prowess. Florida A&M won each set decisively, with strong serving and resilience under pressure. This victory reaffirms their competitive edge as they progress through the season.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The Florida A&M volleyball team concluded its Homecoming weekend festivities with a commanding performance against Texas Southern, securing a straight-set victory of 3-0. This win showcases the Rattlers’ strength as they dominated the match held at the Lawson Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.
The match featured a standout performance from Ladonna Trantham, who led the team with 16 kills, demonstrating a hitting efficiency of .268. On the defensive side, Victoria Santana proved pivotal, recording 18 digs to help maintain the Rattlers’ control throughout all three sets. Tamia Coleman also made significant contributions, effectively blocking six attacks from Texas Southern, further solidifying the Rattlers’ impressive defensive display.
Florida A&M showcased its skill by decisively winning each of the three sets, reflecting their advantage on both offense and defense. In the first set, the Rattlers took the lead early and maintained it to win 25-19, capitalizing on strong serving that resulted in five aces during the set. The second set proved to be slightly more competitive but still fell in favor of Florida A&M, as they clinched the set 25-23. The Rattlers took charge by establishing a 23-22 lead, allowing them to secure the victory with only one lead change in the set.
The third and final set saw the Rattlers involved in more back-and-forth action, with four lead changes. However, they regained control to win 25-20, taking the lead for good at 11-10, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
This match marked not only a significant victory for the Florida A&M Rattlers but also served as a fitting conclusion to the energetic Homecoming weekend celebrations. The team’s consistent performance across all sets reinforces their status as a competitive force in collegiate volleyball.
Florida A&M University, an integral part of the historical fabric of Tallahassee, continuously fosters athletic excellence alongside academic rigor. The volleyball program is an important component of the university’s athletic department, and this weekend’s performance is a testament to the team’s hard work and commitment.
As the Rattlers continue their season, they aim to build on this victory and leverage their successful Homecoming weekend to propel further achievements in upcoming matches. The college volleyball landscape remains competitive, and Florida A&M is poised to make a significant impact as the season progresses.
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- FAMU Athletics: Volleyball Rattlers Earn 3-0 Sweep Over Texas Southern
- Wikipedia: Florida A&M University
- FAMU Athletics: Volleyball Rattlers Ready to Defend Home Court
- Google Search: Florida A&M University Athletics
- FAMU Athletics: Rattlers Come Back to Defeat Alcorn State
- Google Scholar: Florida A&M University Volleyball
- FAMU Athletics: Fast 5 Keys for FAMU to Beat Alcorn State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Collegiate Volleyball
- FAMU Athletics: Know Before You Go – FAMU Homecoming
- Google News: FAMU Homecoming
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