Mercer swept Florida A&M women’s volleyball 3-0 Tuesday in a nonconference match at Hawkins Arena in Macon, Georgia. The Bears won 25-12, 25-21 and 25-23. Florida A&M entered the match at 4-6, while Mercer entered at 5-4.
Lara Matta led all players with 13 kills and added nine digs for Mercer. Brooklyn Palmer contributed nine kills, four blocks and a .400 hitting percentage, while Avery Wilks also recorded nine kills. Mercer setter Sammi Bergjans finished with 37 assists.
Sydney Whitfield led Florida A&M with six kills. Tamia Coleman and LaDonna Trantham each had five kills, with Trantham identified as the week’s SWAC Offensive Player of the Week. Florida A&M setter Makenzie Taylor recorded 13 assists.
Mercer outhit Florida A&M .308 to .060 and held a 44-25 advantage in kills. Mercer libero Aubri Martin had seven digs and hit .900 on serve receive, while Florida A&M libero Sydney Humes also recorded seven digs.
Mercer built a 20-9 lead in the opening set and never trailed before closing out a 25-12 victory. Florida A&M battled in the second set, but Mercer pulled away late for a 25-21 win. The third set featured 15 ties and eight lead changes before Mercer finished the sweep with a 25-23 victory.
Florida A&M returns to action Friday, September 18, at the Pelican Invitational hosted by LSU New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Rattlers will face Cal State Fullerton at 11 a.m. EST in their first match of the event.
Source: Original report