DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. | The Alabama A&M University volleyball team opened Southwestern Athletic Conference play in dominant fashion, earning a 3-0 sweep over Bethune-Cookman on Friday evening at Richard V. Moore Gymnasium.
The Bulldogs (8-7, 1-0 SWAC) controlled the match from start to finish, claiming the three sets by scores of 25-20, 25-20 and 25-15.
Gerren Tomlin led the offensive attack for Alabama A&M, recording a match-high 17 kills on 35 attacks while adding eight digs. Carys Sanabria delivered an efficient performance with 10 kills on 13 attacks, hitting an impressive .769 while contributing two solo blocks and three block assists.
Amya Jennings added eight kills while hitting .353 and collected five digs. Rayishon Jackman posted five kills and led the Bulldogs defensively with 16 digs.
Alabama A&M's offense was particularly effective in the final two sets, posting 19 kills on 36 attacks in the second set and 15 kills on 29 attacks in the third. The Bulldogs finished the match with 51 kills and a .296 hitting percentage compared to Bethune-Cookman's 30 kills and .177 hitting percentage.
The Bulldogs established control early in the opening set before closing out the 25-20 victory. Alabama A&M repeated the result in the second set, then put the match away with a 25-15 third-set victory.
With the win, Alabama A&M moves to 1-0 in SWAC play and 8-7 overall.
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The Bulldogs will remain on the road to face off against Florida A&M on Sunday, Sept. 27. First serve is scheduled for 12 p.m.
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