South Carolina State University won the 2010 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Championship Sunday afternoon with a 3-1 win over Delaware State University at the Physical Education Complex on the campus of Coppin State University in Baltimore, Md.

The championship title was the first for the Lady Bulldogs since the 1990 season.

SC State's Jarne Gleaton, the 2010 MEAC Player of the Year, was named the Tournament Outstanding Performer. Gleaton totaled 52 kills during the three day tournament and averaged 4.71 points and 1.92 digs per match. She also led SC State (17-22) in the title match with a double-double of 18 kills and 10 digs.

Teammate Shabree Roberson hit 45-percent from the floor for SC State and recorded 18 kills, while freshman Desire Waller added 10 kills in the victory.

SC State's Millicent Sylvan was named the Outstanding Coach.

Erica Tajchman and Jessica Croucher aided the Lady Hornets with 13 and 12 kills in the loss. DSU had five players producing double-digit digs.

In addition to Gleaton and Roberson, UMES' Maline Vaitai, Florida A&M's Katherine Huanec and Martina Ferrari and Sarah Wheatcroft of Delaware State earned All-Tournament honors.

With the win, the Lady Bulldogs receive the conference's automatic qualification to the 2010 NCAA Volleyball Championship Tournament. The selection show will air on November 28 at 3 p.m. EST. on ESPNews.

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2010 MEAC Volleyball All-Tournament Honors

Outstanding Performer: Jarne Gleaton, South Carolina State
Outstanding Coach: Millicent Sylvan, South Carolina State

2010 MEAC All- Tournament Team

Jarne Gleaton, South Carolina State
Shabree Roberson, South Carolina State
Maline Vaitai, Maryland Eastern Shore
Katherine Huanec, Florida A&M
Martina Ferrari, Delaware State
Sarah Wheatcroft, Delaware State