Princess Anne, Md. (Oct. 8, 2018) --- Continuing its conference winning streak, Howard University (HU) volleyball defeated the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)  in three sets, 25-15, 25-17, 25-22.

The Bison (11-9, 4-0 MEAC) began the first set on a 5-0 run that the Hawks (5-12, 2-1 MEAC) could not recover from. Howard was .423 on the attack. They held UMES to .115 hitting percentage. HU dominated the entire set, winning it, 25-15.

In set two the Hawks kept the game close, tying it 7-7 before the Bison broke away. Howard would score three points in a row that put them up 10-7. A combination of the Bison's explosive playing style and Hawks error put the Bison in a position where the Hawks could not catch up. HU took the set, 25-17.

UMES made adjustments in the third set to bring the Bison more competitive play. There were back and forth leads throughout the set with the Hawks leading 22-21 before the Bison scored the final four points to win the set and the game. Three of those four points were costly attack errors by UMES.

The victory was sweet revenge for the Bison. UMES won both of the regular season meetings last year. The two teams will meet again on Nov. 4 in Burr Gym for Howard's Senior Night.

Freshman Kailyn Williams led the team with her season high 13 kills. Kira Porter had eight kills, four blocks, three digs and two aces. Jurnee Tipton posted eight kills, five digs, a block and an ace. Senior setter Tamia Dockery tallied 33 assists, eight digs, three blocks and one kill. Courtney Dalton had six kills, two blocks and one dig. Libero Fola Wilson added 17 digs and an ace. Jurnee Farrell contributed six digs, an assist and an ace.

Howard's next game is on the road against Norfolk State University. That game is Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.

About Howard University Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 19 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent six conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference. Visit www.hubison.com to learn more.