FORT VALLEY, Ga. (Nov. 3, 2026) – The Fort Valley State University women's volleyball team put together a determined performance Tuesday evening inside the Health and Physical Education Complex, battling the Edward Waters University Lady Tigers in a competitive five-set Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup. Despite taking two sets, the Lady Wildcats fell 3-2 (25-20, 22-25, 25-18, 15-25, 8-15).
Fort Valley State came out with energy and confidence, establishing an early rhythm behind a balanced offensive attack. Ce'Mone Jose (#3) helped set the tone, finishing with a team-high 11 kills while recording an impressive .429 hitting percentage. Dakotah Holmes (#10) provided additional offensive production with nine kills, seven digs, and a service ace, helping the Lady Wildcats maintain pressure throughout the contest.
After claiming the opening set, Fort Valley State faced resistance from Edward Waters in the second. The Lady Wildcats responded with an impressive third-set performance, hitting .303 without committing an attack error. Their offensive execution and improved defensive pressure helped them secure a 25-18 victory and regain control of the match.
Reagan Mann (#5) played a major role in directing the offense, recording 33 assists, 13 digs, and two service aces. Her leadership and ability to distribute the ball helped create scoring opportunities for multiple Wildcats throughout the evening.
Defensively, Mashayla Collins (#19) contributed 11 digs and three service aces, while Kenley Covington (#14) added nine digs and an ace. Jalayah Hamby (#16) and Antonia Brewer (#23) also made valuable contributions at the net, combining for eight kills and providing a strong blocking presence. Brewer finished with three total blocks, while Hamby added two.
Although Edward Waters found momentum in the fourth and fifth sets to secure the victory, Fort Valley State demonstrated resilience and competitive energy throughout the evening. The Lady Wildcats finished with 42 kills, 37 assists, 52 digs, and nine service aces, showcasing contributions from across the roster.
With the result, Fort Valley State moves to 10-17 overall and 9-9 in SIAC competition. As the season progresses, the Lady Wildcats will look to build on their offensive execution, defensive effort, and team chemistry while continuing to compete in conference play.
