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Box Score 3 FORT VALLEY, Ga- The Fort Valley State Wildcats delivered an electrifying weekend inside the Health and Physical Education Complex, showcasing their offensive firepower, defensive grit, and relentless competitive spirit in a slate of high-level matchups.
The Wildcats opened the weekend with a matchup against Lindenwood on February 27, gaining valuable experience against elite competition.
Isaiah Fedd and
Muhammad Mbaye led the Wildcats offensively in that contest, continuing to build momentum that carried into Saturday's standout performances.
Fort Valley set the tone on February 28 with a statement-making 3–0 sweep of Newberry Wolves (28–26, 25–16, 25–20). After narrowly edging the Wolves in a thrilling opening set, the Wildcats seized full control of the match, displaying precision and efficiency on both sides of the ball.
The Wildcats' offense operated at an elite level, posting an impressive .282 team hitting percentage, highlighted by a blistering .316 mark in the second set.
Keaton Long led the charge with seven kills on a stellar .462 hitting percentage while adding two service aces, setting the tone for Fort Valley State's balanced attack.
Khairi Mitchell delivered an all-around performance with eight kills and eight digs, while
Cooper Engbrecht and
Jonathan Matthews combined for 10 kills to keep the pressure on Newberry's defense. The Wildcats' offense flowed seamlessly behind the strong playmaking of
Logan Rogers and
Logan Eaton, who tallied 18 and 17 assists, respectively.
Defensively,
Jaeden Barnes anchored the back row with a match-high 16 digs, helping Fort Valley State control momentum and secure the convincing sweep.
Later that evening, Fort Valley faced a tough challenge against Lindenwood Lions, pushing the nationally recognized program in a competitive four-set battle (21–25, 21–25, 25–23, 21–25).
Isaiah Fedd delivered a career-defining performance, recording a match-high 23 kills while hitting an outstanding .450. His offensive explosion, paired with three aces and nine digs, accounted for an incredible 28.5 total points and kept the Wildcats within striking distance throughout the contest.
Logan Rogers orchestrated the offense with precision, finishing with 37 assists, while
Jamari Griffin added seven kills and two blocks.
Taviian Martin anchored the net defensively with three blocks, contributing to Fort Valley State's dominant presence at the net.
The Wildcats' resilience shined brightest in the third set, where they hit .257 and fought off Lindenwood late to secure a hard-earned 25–23 set victory, demonstrating their ability to compete at the highest level.
Throughout the weekend, the Wildcats showcased their depth, offensive versatility, and defensive toughness. From a dominant sweep to pushing a nationally respected opponent, the Wildcats proved they are a rising force, capable of delivering explosive performances and competing with top programs.