Alabama A&M Athletics

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Alabama A&M volleyball battled through five sets Sunday afternoon, defeating Florida A&M, 3-2, at the Lawson Multipurpose Center.

The Bulldogs dropped the opening set, 25-21, before responding with a strong 25-16 victory in the second set to even the match at 1-1.

Alabama A&M continued its momentum in a thrilling third set, overcoming Florida A&M, 28-26, to take a 2-1 lead. The Rattlers answered in the fourth set, claiming a 25-22 victory and forcing a decisive fifth set.

With the match on the line, the Bulldogs came through in the fifth, securing a 15-13 victory to earn the 3-2 match win.

Gerren Tomlin led the Bulldogs offensively with 16 kills, while Scholar Bates added 15 kills and hit .385 for the match. Rayishon Jackman and Amya Jennings each contributed 12 kills, while Carys Sanabria finished with nine.

Jackman also recorded 21 digs, while Molly Chappell anchored the defensive effort with 43 digs. Kelani Talakai added 18 digs, and Briana Smith finished with 17 digs.
 

Kaydee Smith and Briana Smith guided the Bulldogs' offense with 32 and 26 assists, respectively. Alabama A&M finished the match with 69 kills, 65 assists, 12 service aces and 11 total blocks.

The Bulldogs improved to 7-9 overall and 2-1 in SWAC play with the victory.

NEXT UP 

The Bulldogs will host Alabama State on Friday, Oct. 2. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.

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