Lady Bears Record Third Straight Sweep; Defeat Norfolk State

BALTIMORE-It's been four years since Morgan State has won three consecutive home matches, let alone three straight matches. The 2007 season was the last time that a Morgan State volleyball team has accomplished both feats. But behind a team-high 11 kills from Ashley Johnson, Morgan State picked up its third consecutive victory, following a 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-20) defeat of visiting Norfolk State in a MEAC North Division match on Sunday afternoon at Hill Field House.

Morgan State (6-17, 4-3 MEAC) improved to 15-1 all-time against the Spartans with the win. The Lady Bears closed out their season-long three-match home stand undefeated, while sweeping all three of their opponents, another feat that hadn't been done since 2007. The win was also a good start to the second half of the conference slate for the Lady Bears, who with the victory moved into second-place in the conference standings.

Kierra Outlin and Janelle Wilson each added seven kills apiece, while Erin Cox chipped in with six. Outlin and Jourdan Lemons led the Lady Bears with seven digs each and Kylin Ellison and Cox finished with six digs. Ngebui (Natalie) Chafeh, who notched a match-high .833 hitting percentage on five kills on six attempts and no errors, had 28 assists in the win.

Norfolk State (7-12, 3-4 MEAC) was led by Beatriz Ferreira's match-high

13 kills and Adriana Ramos added 10. Tracey Copley finished with a match-high 11 digs and Megan Lavo notched a match-high 31 assists in a losing effort for the Spartans.

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UMES Defeats Howard 3-1 For 20th Straight Home Win

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Four Hawks each got nine kills as UMES defeated Howard in the Hytche Athletic Center in four sets to improve to 7-0 in the MEAC and 15-6 overall.  The Hawks earned their 20th straight home victory with the win.  Howard falls to 4-19 and 3-3 in-conference.

 Kaveinga  Lea'Aetoa, Saitaua Iosia, Maline Vaitai with Ndidi Ibe all finished with nine kills, with Ibe adding four blocks.  Jessica Vicic finished with 41 assists with seven digs.  As a team, UMES hit .365 with 48 kills and only 13 errors.

Tosin Elebute of Howard got 22 kills, adding two aces.  Stephanie Shultis had six kills with a block and 11 assists.
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Daniels Stars Again, Aggies Lose in Three 

GREENSBORO - North Carolina A&T sophomore Jeana Daniels had another strong offensive performance, matching a career high with a team-best 13 kills on Sunday afternoon against Coppin State.   But despite her offensive output, the Aggies volleyball team was swept by the Eagles in three games, 25-15, 25-20 and 25-10, at Corbett Sports Center. 

The Eagles were tough competition, collecting 40 kills, and committing just 11 attack errors.  Coppin State's Christina Epps posted a strong .643 attack percentage, collecting 10 kills in 14 total attacks with just one error.  N.C. A&T posted a .097 attack percentage compared to Coppin State's .358 attack percentage. 

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