JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Albany State University women's volleyball team closed out the 2026 regular season in winning fashion, defeating Edward Waters University 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22) Thursday evening at the Adams-Jenkins Complex.
With the victory, the Golden Rams improved to 24-8 overall and 18-1 in SIAC play, extending their impressive winning streak to 15 consecutive matches as they prepare for postseason competition.
Albany State was led offensively by freshman Amiria Anderson, who delivered a match-high 20 kills while hitting .313. Senior Shaniya Banks added 11 kills on an impressive .556 hitting percentage, while senior Jarianis Perez contributed 11 kills and 15 digs.
Edward Waters (13-12, 12-7 SIAC) came out strong in the opening set, edging Albany State 25-23 to take an early 1-0 advantage. However, the Golden Rams responded in the second set, using a balanced offensive attack to claim a 25-19 victory and even the match.
Albany State carried that momentum into the third set, recording 18 kills and hitting an impressive .438 to secure another 25-19 victory. The Golden Rams then battled through a competitive fourth set, pulling away for a 25-22 win to complete the comeback and secure their 15th consecutive victory.
Senior setter Liannette Burgos directed the offense with 28 assists, 14 digs and two service aces, while Trinity Britt added 25 assists and 13 digs. Defensively, Myra Lopez finished with 15 digs, while Maya Ogbogu contributed eight kills on a .538 hitting percentage and four block assists.
As a team, Albany State finished with 64 kills, 60 assists and 82 digs while hitting .258 for the match. Edward Waters recorded 54 kills and hit .187, led by Brooklyn Jones with 16 kills.
The victory gives Albany State a strong finish to the regular season as the Golden Rams shift their focus toward competing for an SIAC championship.
Up Next: Albany State will travel to Fort Valley, Georgia, for the 2026 SIAC Volleyball Tournament, scheduled for November 10–12. The Golden Rams' first-round opponent and match time are to be determined.
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ABOUT ALBANY STATE ATHLETICS
Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 12 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, baseball, and football, with all teams competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
