JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Fort Valley State University women's volleyball team showcased its resilience Tuesday evening, capturing the third set in convincing fashion before falling to Edward Waters University, 3–1, in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) action at the Adams-Jenkins Complex.
The Wildcats dropped the opening two sets, 25–12 and 25–21, but responded with their strongest performance of the match in the third set. Fort Valley State found its rhythm offensively, recording 14 kills while committing just two attack errors to post an impressive .480 hitting percentage. The Wildcats controlled the set, 25–13, to extend the match and demonstrate their ability to compete at a high level.
Sophomore
Dakotah Holmes led the Wildcats' offensive effort with 11 kills while adding 13 digs and two block assists for a team-high 12 points.
Tanyla Farley contributed 10 kills and three block assists, finishing with 11.5 points.
Jalayah Hamby provided an efficient presence at the net, recording six kills on 12 attacks for a .417 hitting percentage.
Setter
Reagan Mann directed the Wildcat offense with 32 assists and added seven digs. Defensively, Fort Valley State totaled 52 digs, with Holmes and
Naoma Yancey helping anchor the back row. The Wildcats also recorded 12 block assists as a team, showing their effort to challenge Edward Waters at the net.
Edward Waters ultimately secured the fourth set, 25–12, to close out the match. Fort Valley State finished with 38 kills and 35 assists while continuing to compete through the final point.
The Wildcats move forward with a 7–13 overall record and a 6–6 mark in SIAC play. Fort Valley State will look to build on its third-set performance and carry that offensive momentum into its next conference matchup.
Final Score: Edward Waters 3, Fort Valley State 1
Set Scores: 25–12, 25–21, 13–25, 25–12
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