Alayah Rhodes earned Southwestern Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Week honors after helping Bethune-Cookman Women’s Volleyball secure its first SWAC victory over Alabama State.
The conference announced the award Sept. 30 from its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. It is Rhodes’ first weekly honor of the season and the second weekly award for the Wildcats overall.
Rhodes posts season highs against Alabama State
Rhodes, a transfer from Mississippi Valley State, recorded season highs of 21 kills and a .436 attack percentage against Alabama State. She also finished the match with eight digs, three assists, two total blocks and one service ace.
Rhodes totaled 28 kills, 16 digs, four total blocks and four assists over the weekend. Her performance made her the second Bethune-Cookman Women’s Volleyball player to receive a weekly award this season, according to the conference announcement.
Bethune-Cookman Women’s Volleyball schedule
Bethune-Cookman Women’s Volleyball is scheduled to continue its SWAC schedule against Jackson State on Oct. 2. The Wildcats will then play at Mississippi Valley State on Oct. 4 before facing Florida A&M on Oct. 7.
The remaining listed matches include two home contests against Grambling State and Arkansas – Pine Bluff, followed by another match against Florida A&M. The upcoming schedule is:
- At Jackson State, Oct. 2, 2026, at 7 p.m.
- At Mississippi Valley State, Oct. 4, 2026, at 3 p.m.
- At Florida A&M, Oct. 7, 2026, at 6 p.m.
- Vs. Grambling State, Oct. 9, 2026, at 6 p.m.
- Vs. Arkansas – Pine Bluff, Oct. 11, 2026, at 12 p.m.
- Vs. Florida A&M, Oct. 16, 2026, at 6 p.m.
FSB Take
Rhodes’ honor recognizes a productive weekend for Bethune-Cookman Women’s Volleyball. Her season-best performance against Alabama State included 21 kills and a .436 attack percentage, while her weekend totals reflected contributions across kills, digs, blocks and assists.
The Wildcats now have six listed matches ahead, including road dates with Jackson State, Mississippi Valley State and Florida A&M. Rhodes’ next scheduled match against Mississippi Valley State will come against her former program.
Source: Original report