Volleyball | 11/20/2025 4:44:17 PM

BALTIMORE, MD – Top-seeded Coppin State Lady Eagles defeated No. 8 South Carolina State in the MEAC Volleyball Tournament quarterfinals, 25-17, 25-17, 25-15, to advance to the semifinals. The Lady Eagles will face No. 4 Delaware State tomorrow at 5 p.m. 

TaKenya Stafford led Coppin State (21-11) with a double-double, recording 12 kills and 11 digs. For South Carolina State, Kiyah Felder had eight kills, while Arianna James added 23 assists. The Lady Bulldogs finish the season at 5-23 but feature one of the youngest rosters in the conference, returning next season with a more experienced core. 

Reflecting on the team’s performance, Ahzhi Coleman said, “We were able to spread the ball and use our middles, which was something we lacked a little during the season. I think we did really well.” 

Coppin State head coach Tim Walsh looked ahead to the semifinal matchup, saying, “We’ve got to lock in and talk about who’s next. We’re ready. We just have to put it all together day by day.” 

The semifinal will be broadcast live on ESPN+, with the winner advancing to the championship match on Saturday.