Tallahassee, Fla. — Rylan Jones recorded her fourth consecutive match with at least 10 kills, but Alcorn State fell to Florida A&M 3-0 Sunday afternoon in Southwestern Athletic Conference volleyball action.

Set One: Alcorn State stayed within striking distance early, trailing 3-4 before Florida A&M began to create separation. The Rattlers scored five consecutive points to take control of the opening set and went on to claim the frame, 25-10.

Set Two: The Lady Braves again found themselves in a tight battle early, trailing 3-4. Florida A&M responded with three straight points to extend its advantage to 7-3. Alcorn fought to close the gap and pulled within 5-7, but the Rattlers answered with another five-point run to move ahead 12-5. Florida A&M maintained its momentum down the stretch and closed out the second set, 25-14.

Set Three: Alcorn saved its most competitive set for last, trading points with Florida A&M throughout the opening stages. The Lady Braves took an early 2-1 lead following a kill by Courtney Carter before the Rattlers answered with consecutive points.

Alcorn remained within reach behind kills from Jones and Ma'kayla Coats. Florida A&M eventually pushed ahead 10-5, but the Lady Braves responded with a three-point run highlighted by kills from Cristin Webb and Jones.

Jones continued to provide an offensive spark, while LaDonna Trantham added three kills during the early portion of the set. Alcorn battled back to make it a 17-14 contest, with Juliana Henao helping direct the offense with three assists and Daylin Saiki adding two. Florida A&M, however, closed the set with four consecutive points.

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Alcorn State returns home Wednesday, Oct. 28, hosting Southern (La.) at 6 p.m.