Bethune-Cookman University Athletics

The first set was back-and-forth until the very end, when Bethune-Cookman (12-10, 8-4) came up with the run they needed to clinch the victory.

An attack error by Alaya Rhodes made it 20-19 in favor of Alabama State (6-19. 4-8). But the Wildcats would score six of the next seven points, getting kills from four different players to win 25-21.

The second set was more of the same, as neither team was able to gain much separation on the scoreboard.

The Hornets had a chance to win the set, going up 24-23 after a kill from Amaya Robinson. Once again though, it was Bethune-Cookman who came up with three straight points to snatch the victory.

Set three saw both teams go on multiple short scoring bursts, but no one could sustain a lead. Alabama State put themselves in position to win again, with a 23-21 lead.

But for the third time, B-CU had answers when they needed them the most. Rhodes along with Kylynn White and Moriah Johnson picked up kills as part of 5-1 scoring run to finish out the sweep.

• Alaya Rhodes led the Wildcats with 13 kills.
• Moriah Johnson finished with 11 kills and a team-high nine digs.
• Kaleigh Williams recorded six blocks (two solo, four assists), a new season-high.
• Kamrynn Clay had 33 assists for the Hornets.

The Wildcats will head to Texas for games against Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern. The trip begins against the Panthers Friday, beginning at 7 p.m.