In a thrilling game, the Albany State Golden Rams volleyball team was defeated (3-1) by the Talladega College Tornadoes at The Jones Brothers Heath, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on Friday evening.
 
With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (14-12).  The Talladega Tornadoes improved to (25-8) overall.
 
In set 1, the Tornadoes jumped out to a (9-6) lead.  After a timeout, the Golden Rams cut into the lead.  But, the Tornadoes responded by going up (16-11).  Late into the set, the Golden Rams trailed (20-14).  The Golden Rams rally fell short as they were defeated (25-18).
 
In set 2, the Golden Rams jumped out to a (10-1) lead.  Trailing (14-4), the Tornadoes called a timeout to regroup.  Late in the set, the Golden Rams led (18-11).  The Golden Rams won set 2 (25-21).
 
In set 3, the Tornadoes jumped out to a (12-9) lead.  Late in the set, the Tornadoes extended their lead to (20-14).  The Tornadoes won set 3 by the score of (25-16).
 
In set 4, the Golden Rams jumped out to a (10-5) lead.  The Tornadoes rallied and closed the gap to (12-11).  Late in the set, the Tornadoes held a (20-17) advantage over the Golden Rams.  The Tornadoes won set 4 by the score of (25-21).
 
Jarianis Perez led the Golden Rams with 12 kills.  Natalie Onozie paced the Golden Rams with 2 aces and 22 assists.  Joy Robinson finished with 5 blocks while Sydney Melton led the Golden Rams with 15 digs.
 
Zyaire Garrit Prettie led the Tornadoes with 15 kills.  Dyani Steward finished with 2 aces.  Nedu Evans, Zyaire Garrit Prettie and Giovana Costarelli finished with 4 blocks each.  Dominique Madarang led the Tornadoes with 31 assists.  Briyith Echeverri finished with 25 digs.
 
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