WASHINGTON (October 22, 2017) – Howard University Women's Volleyball team picked up its eighth consecutive victory after sweeping the Coppin State University Eagles (25-11, 25-18, 25-16). HU also swept the season series over CSU, 2-0.
 
Senior Khaila Donaldson, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Preseason Player of the Year, had a match-high 11 kills, three total blocks and two digs. Fellow classmate Jessica Young and sophomore Kira Porter each added nine kills in the victory.
 
HU blitz the Eagles in set one, registering a .619 hitting percentage, led by Donalson's four kills.
 
CSU fought back and produced a .136 hitting percentage in set two, but Howard doubled the Eagles' output with a .272 hitting percentage. Porter had four kills on four attempts.
 
After a 10-minute intermission, the Bison's momentum continued as they eclipsed a .280 hitting percentage while Coppin State managed a -.080 mark.
 
Junior Tamia Dockery provided a match-best 27 assists and eight digs in the win.
 
For CSU (2-22, 2-5 MEAC), Asia Stennis and Valiyah Barnes each recorded five kills while Dominique Madarang posted a team-high 16 assists in a losing effort.
 
Friday, the Bison conclude its five-match home stretch with Maryland Eastern Shore, followed by a road contest at Delaware State Sunday.
 
Friday night's showdown for first-place starts 7 p.m. while Sunday afternoon's conference match begins 3 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.