Florida A&M Secures Dominant Road Sweep Against Alabama State
The Florida A&M volleyball team marched into Lockhart Gymnasium and delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Alabama State Lady Hornets in straight sets (25-16, 25-17, 25-21) to complete the regular-season sweep. The Friday victory pushed the Rattlers’ overall record to 15-9 and brought their Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) mark to 10-1.
Florida A&M dismantled the home team’s defense by putting up a scorching .432 attack percentage over the three frames. The offensive engine ran smoothly through setter Makenzie Taylor, who handed out a team-high 18 assists. Meanwhile, LaDonna Trantham led the attack with 11 kills while hitting .417, alongside three service aces. Iyonnie Sanford added 10 kills of her own while hitting .333. On the defensive side of the net, Victoria Santana anchored the back row with a match-high 13 digs.
Set-by-Set Breakdown of the Rattlers’ Performance
The opening set established the tone for the evening as the Rattlerettes overwhelmed the Lady Hornets 25-16. Florida A&M registered a blistering .556 attack percentage with 16 kills in the first stanza, supplementing the offense with four aces. The second set followed a similar trajectory. After grabbing a 6-5 lead early on, the Rattlers never trailed, pulling away by as many as eight points before closing out a 25-17 win behind five service aces and four front-row blocks.
Alabama State put up a stiffer challenge in the third set, forcing two lead changes before the Rattlers took control for good at 21-20. Florida A&M sealed the sweep with a 25-21 decision, hitting .346 with 14 kills in the final frame.
Looking Ahead to the Next SWAC Matchup
With the regular-season sweep over Alabama State securely in the books, Florida A&M has little time to rest. The Rattlers return to the court on November 1, 2026, traveling to face Alabama A&M at 1 p.m.
