ALBANY, Ga. — The Fort Valley State University women's volleyball team delivered a strong performance at the SIAC Crossover this past weekend at Albany State University, finishing the conference showcase with a 3-1 record.

The Wildcats opened the weekend with a thrilling five-set victory over Lane College before continuing their strong play with victories over LeMoyne-Owen College and Kentucky State University. Fort Valley State's lone setback came against Tuskegee University in another hard-fought five-set battle.

Fort Valley State showcased its resilience throughout the weekend, repeatedly battling through momentum swings and pressure-filled moments while demonstrating the depth and competitiveness of the Wildcat roster.

Against LeMoyne-Owen, the Wildcats rallied for a 3-1 victory after dropping the opening set, winning the final three sets by scores of 25-21, 25-23 and 27-25. Dakotah Holmes led the offensive attack with 15 kills, while Naoma Yancey anchored the defensive effort with 18 digs. Shamora Scott added four blocks, and Reagan Mann orchestrated the offense with 42 assists.

The Wildcats continued their momentum against Kentucky State, earning another 3-1 victory. Fort Valley State controlled the opening two sets, winning 25-19 and 25-17, before closing out the match with a 26-24 fourth-set victory. Holmes recorded 12 kills, Yancey posted 15 digs, and Brooke Matthews contributed six blocks. Mann finished with 30 assists.

The weekend's most competitive matchup came against Tuskegee, as the Wildcats and Golden Tigers battled through five tightly contested sets. Fort Valley State opened the match with a 25-17 victory and later answered with another 25-17 win in the third set. Tuskegee forced a deciding fifth set, ultimately edging the Wildcats 15-12.

Despite the setback, Fort Valley State received another standout offensive performance from Holmes, who recorded a weekend-high 25 kills. Yancey finished with 19 digs, Holmes added two blocks, and Mann recorded an impressive 46 assists in the five-set battle.

With a 3-1 finish at the SIAC Crossover, the Wildcats demonstrated consistency, resilience and competitiveness throughout the weekend while gaining valuable momentum in conference play.

Fort Valley State will look to carry that momentum forward as the Wildcats continue their 2026 season and SIAC schedule.