Florida A&M Defeated Alabama State in Volleyball
The Rattlers opened conference play with a four-set victory at home in Tallahassee.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Volleyball
Florida A&M secured a 3-1 victory over Alabama State at the Lawson Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. The win improved the team's standing as they launched their SWAC season.
Why it matters
The victory provides Florida A&M with a critical early lead in conference play as they aim to improve upon their overall season standing. Maintaining momentum in the SWAC remains a priority for the team as they continue their competitive schedule.
Florida A&M achieved a .405 hitting percentage for the match, supported by 30 assists from Bengisu Kazazlar and 13 kills from Ladonna Trantham. The final set scores were 25-14, 22-25, 25-16, and 25-22.
The players
Florida A&M
This is a public university based in Tallahassee that competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Alabama State
This is a public historically black university based in Montgomery that competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Bengisu Kazazlar
She is a key player for the Florida A&M volleyball team who contributed 30 assists in this match.
Ladonna Trantham
She is a primary attacker for Florida A&M who registered 13 kills during the victory.
The details
Florida A&M dominated the first set with an 11-point margin and concluded the match by recording 19 kills and just two attack errors in the fourth set. The team leveraged this offensive efficiency to overcome Alabama State on their home court.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Florida A&M defeated Alabama State in a four-set volleyball match.
Season Trajectory
This win establishes a 1-0 conference standing, putting Florida A&M in a strong position for early-season rankings. The result directly improves their path toward contention in the upcoming SWAC postseason tournament bracket.
The win moves the Rattlers to 1-0 in conference play, providing an immediate boost to their standing in the SWAC rankings. Fans should note the high .405 team hitting percentage as a key efficiency metric that could signal stronger offensive performance in future matches.
The takeaway
Florida A&M demonstrated significant offensive efficiency by securing a victory despite a fluctuating season record. Sustaining this level of hitting accuracy will be essential for the team as they face more conference opponents.
What happens next
Florida A&M is scheduled to play against Alabama A&M at noon.
Further reading
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