Courtesy of Howard University Athletic Media Relations


Box Score


NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 14, 2021 – The Howard University women's volleyball team secured a share of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) regular-season title with a three-set victory (25-18, 25-12, 25-16) at Norfolk State.
 
With the win, Howard finished the regular season with a 15-12 overall record (12-2 MEAC) and a share of the MEAC regular-season crown with Delaware State. Additionally, the Bison extended their conference winning streak to nine, dating back to Oct. 14, 2021.
 
Collectively, Howard eclipsed a .327 hitting percentage, led by senior Kailyn Williams. The Texas native had a match-leading 10 kills while producing a scorching .769 hitting percentage.
 
Early in set one, Norfolk State scored consecutive points on Bison hitting errors and cut the margin to two, 12-10, until HU tallied five unanswered points to create separation and win game one, 25-18.
 
In game two, Norfolk State grabbed the upper hand early, 5-3, but the Bison responded again with eight unanswered points to win set two, 25-12, and take a commanding 2-0 match lead.
 
Freshman Bria Woodard took control early in set three, registering back-to-back service aces and giving the Bison a 7-4 advantage. Norfolk State fought back and pulled within one, 10-9, but Howard kept the pressure on and locked up the top spot in next weekend's conference tourney.
 
HU continues to rank among the nation's leaders in service aces, posting 11 overall against the Spartans. Woodard and senior Busisiwe Banda each recorded three service aces apiece in the win.
 
Senior setter Milexa Cardona had 20 assists, five digs and a pair of service aces while junior libero Essence Bell returned to the lineup after missing the previous three contests due to injury. The Florida product finished with 11 digs in the victory.
 
For Norfolk State (8-17, 4-10 MEAC), Rachel Williams, Paola Matos and Taylor Eichelberger each produced seven kills in a losing effort.