2022 SWAC Women's Volleyball Championship: #1 Alabama St. vs. #2 Florida A&M

The 2022 SWAC Women's Volleyball Championship game will be a showdown between the top-seeded programs in the conference.

Kyle T. Mosley | Nov 20, 2022

2022 SWAC Women's Volleyball Championship: #1 Alabama St. vs. #2 Florida A&M /

HOUSTON, TX - The 2022 SWAC Women's Volleyball Championship game will be a showdown between the top-seeded programs in the conference. The No. 1-ranked Alabama State Lady Hornets led the SWAC in 2022 and Florida A&M was second in the league. The two programs will square-off for the conference tournament title at 3 PM CT on Sunday, Nov. 20 inside the Texas Southern University gymnasium.

The competitors are seeded as follows:

Alabama State
Florida A&M
Grambling State
Jackson State
Texas Southern
Bethune-Cookman
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Alabama A&M

Round 1 Results (Quarterfinals)

Alabama State defeated Alabama A&M
Jackson State defeated Texas Southern
Florida A&M defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Bethune-Cookman defeated Grambling State

Round 2 Results (Semifinals)

Alabama State defeated Jackson State, 3-0.
Florida A&M defeated Bethune-Cookman, 3-0

Alabama State are headed to the championship game by using a barrage of Kills (34), Blocks (14), and Assists (32), to force 26 errors on the Lady Tigers and win 3-0.

Standout Lady Hornets in the victory were Kalysia Bates (9 kills, 3 aces, and 8 blocks), Mahogany Vinson (7 kills, 4 blocks), Taniya Jones (6 kills, 1 block), and Jada Rhodes (5 kills, 5 blocks).

According to the FAMU website, Florida A&M defeated Bethune-Cookman 3-0 in 25-13, 25-20, 25-13 matches.

"The Wildcats didn't have an answer for FAMU, as eight straight points led to a 16-7 edge in the opening set. Brooke Lynn Watts recorded six kills during the stretch and the SWAC Newcomer of the Year finished with a team-high 17."

Standout Lady Rattlers were Brooke Lynn Watts with 17 kills and 1 block. Dominque Washington added 12 kills and 1 block, while Isis Williams assisted with 6 kills and 3 blocks.

The 2022 SWAC Women's Volleyball Championship Game between the top-seeded Alabama State Lady Hornets and second-ranked Florida A&M Lady Rattlers will be held at 3 PM CT in the H&PE Arena on Texas Southern University's campus.

What happens next in HBCU Sports? Don't miss out on any HBCU news and analysis! Please take a second and sign up for our FREE newsletter and get breaking HBCU Sports news delivered to your inbox!

HBCU Legends' Recent Articles:

Published Nov 20, 2022

KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019. Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four. My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances: WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert), KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews: Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns. For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me: