HEADLINES
Lady Rattlers swept by New Mexico State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Aug. 28) - The Florida A&M University Volleyball Team dropped a 3-0 (15-25, 17-25, 20-25) decision to New Mexico State, here Saturday evening at the Alfred Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.
FAMU (0-2) was led by Maria Ceccarelli with seven kills, followed by Katherine Huanec with six. Jessica Bond tallied a team high 27 assists, while Susan Egoavil garnered nine digs.
In the third set, the Lady Rattlers fought valiantly as the Lady Aggies took an 11-4 lead capped off by a Desiree kill. FAMU would then go on an 11-5 run capped off by a Pamela Barrera kill giving the Lady Rattlers a 16-15 lead.
The Lady Aggies would then close out the FAMU as they went on a 10-5 run for the 25-20 win in set three.
NMS (2-1) had a pair of Lady Aggies to finish with double-digit kills, with Kayleigh Giddens leading the way with 19 kills, followed by Kelsey Brennan with 10. Jennah DeVries led the NMS in assists with a game high 37, while Ellen Miks finished with a game high 13 digs.
The Lady Rattlers will conclude their three-game home stand on Sunday, August 29 as they will take on the University of South Florida at the Alfred Lawson, Jr., Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium in a 3 p.m. start.
