FORT VALLEY, Ga. (Nov. 10, 2026) – The Fort Valley State University women's volleyball team is ready for postseason action as the Lady Wildcats prepare to face the Albany State University Golden Rams today at 4:30 p.m. in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Women's Volleyball Championship, hosted by Fort Valley State University.
Coming off an impressive 3-1 road victory over Savannah State University to close out the regular season, the Lady Wildcats enter tournament play with momentum and confidence. After dropping the opening set against Savannah State, Fort Valley State responded with three consecutive set victories (26-24, 25-20, 25-9), showcasing the team's resilience and ability to make adjustments throughout the match.
Leading the offensive charge in that victory was Dakotah Holmes, who delivered an outstanding performance with 16 kills, zero attacking errors, and a .432 hitting percentage while adding 10 digs. Morgan Ansley provided another strong offensive presence, contributing 11 kills and four block assists. Caytlyn Sanford added six kills, while Antonia Brewer strengthened the Lady Wildcats' presence at the net with four kills and four block assists.
Running the offense, Reagan Mann continued to demonstrate her leadership and court awareness, finishing with 37 assists, six digs, and two service aces. Defensively, Mashayla Collins led the team with 11 digs, while Holmes and Lataya Mitchell each contributed 10 digs to help limit Savannah State's offensive opportunities.
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As Fort Valley State turns its attention to Albany State, the Lady Wildcats will look to carry that same offensive efficiency, defensive intensity, and team chemistry into today's conference tournament matchup. Maintaining consistency at the net, limiting unforced errors, and establishing an early offensive rhythm will be crucial against a familiar SIAC opponent.
With the championship tournament taking place on their home court, the Lady Wildcats have an opportunity to capitalize on the energy of the Wildcat faithful as they pursue a postseason victory. Today's matchup presents another chapter in the rivalry between Fort Valley State and Albany State, with both programs looking to keep their championship aspirations alive.
First serve is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., as the Lady Wildcats look to defend home court and take another step toward an SIAC Championship.
