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Lady Rattlers Drop Opener to Clemson, 3-0

Freshman Jovana Blazeski leads FAMU with 20 kils, 10 digs Friday evening

The Florida A&M Lady Rattler Volleyball team opened their 2007 campaign Friday evening with a 3-0 setback to host Clemson in the first round of the Tiger Invitational Tournament, 30-17, 30-22 and 30-20.

FAMU (0-1) was paced by freshman Jovana Blazeski with 20 kills and 10 digs. Senior Iva Lakic added eight (8) kills, while sophomore Zaira Manzo added 31 assists. Freshman Susan Egoavil led FAMU with 20 digs.

Clemson (1-0) was led by Jeanette Abbott with 17 kills and Danielle Hepburn with 14. Kelsey Murphy keyed the Tigers with 35 assists, while Leslie Mansfield and Didem Ege had 18 digs apiece.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Lady Rattlers continue in the Tiger Invitational Saturday at 1:00 p.m. against Purdue University..... Sunday, FAMU closes out the event against Furman University at 1:00 p.m.