Jacksonville defeated Florida A&M women’s volleyball 3-0 on September 6, 2026, at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Dolphins won 25-19, 25-13 and 25-15 in the final match of the Dolphin Volleyball Classic Presented By Hampton Inn East Regency. Claire Mrukowski led Jacksonville with 10 kills.
Florida A&M stayed within reach during the first set, trading the lead five times and tying the score twice. The Rattlers used a 5-0 run to cut into an early Jacksonville advantage and trailed 19-16 before the Dolphins closed the set with a 6-3 run. Jacksonville secured the opener 25-19.
Jacksonville Holds Advantages in Serving and Hitting
Jacksonville created separation with its serving and attacking efficiency. The Dolphins recorded 13 service aces to Florida A&M’s four and hit .354 as a team, compared with .085 for the Rattlers.
Mrukowski hit .714 with 10 kills and no errors on 14 swings. Abbie Tuyo added nine kills and six digs, while Ana Nastase recorded 16 assists and six service aces. Alija Heins contributed four service aces and three blocks, including two assisted blocks, as Jacksonville finished with 12 assisted blocks.
LaDonna Trantham Leads Florida A&M
LaDonna Trantham led Florida A&M with seven kills. Sydney Whitfield recorded five kills and three digs, while Farah Farooq had five kills, a .333 hitting percentage and three assisted block assists. Iyonnie Sanford added four kills and three assisted block assists.
Tamia Coleman recorded three kills on five attacks without an error and posted a .600 hitting percentage. Sydney Humes led the Rattlers defensively with nine digs. Florida A&M hit .217 in the second set and minus-.111 in the third as Jacksonville completed the sweep.
Florida A&M Tournament Next
Florida A&M is scheduled to host the three-day FAMU Tournament at the Al Lawson Center from September 10-12. The Rattlers are scheduled to open the tournament against Louisiana-Lafayette at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 10.
Source: Original report