WASHINGTON (March 7, 2021) – Howard University women's volleyball team travels back to Baltimore to meet long-time rival Morgan State (MSU) in a pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown. First serve is slated for 6 p.m. inside the Hill Field House.
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MATCHUP PREVIEW
Entering Monday's clash, HU trails the season series, 0-1, after dropping the opener against at MSU in straight sets (20-25, 18-25, 20-25).
In that contest, sophomore
Tamar Wells (Apopka, Fla.) and freshman
Jennifer Bolden (Los Angeles) paved the way with nine kills apiece.
Monday's match was originally scheduled for Feb. 11.
HOWARD
HU (2-5, 1-4 MEAC) looks to get back in the win column and snap its three-match slide. With only six MEAC matches remaining after Monday's showdown, (two contests versus MSU and four matches against Delaware State), the Bison are looking to earn a spot in the conference tourney.
Wells, reigning MEAC Rookie of the Year, ranks among the league leaders in hitting percentage (.267) while second-year setter
Kayla Diaz (Nanuet, N.Y.) sits top five in assists per set (5.85) and service aces per set (0.56).
MORGAN STATE
MSU (2-1, 1-0 MEAC) enters Monday after nearly a month away from competition. Before their hiatus, the Lady Bears grabbed a pair of wins against George Washington (Jan. 29) and Howard (Feb. 12).
Tylar Roberson and
Gabriela Hiciano leads the Lady Bears in total kills with 38 and 20, respectively.
LAST TIMEOUT
On March 4-5, the Bison fell to Coppin State (CSU) on back-to-back nights.
Thursday (March 4), Howard fell to conference rival Coppin State in four sets (16-25, 25-21, 22-25, 16-25) at Burr Gymnasium. Wells led the way with a team-best 14 kills while producing a .524 hitting percentage.
The next night (March 5), HU dropped its bout against CSU in straight sets (16-25, 16-25, 13-25) at PEC Arena. Bolden led the Bison with eight kills, followed by redshirt junior
Marcelle Butler (Canton, Ga.) tallying seven kills in a losing effort.
UP NEXT
On March 11-12, Howard continues league play with a pair of matches against Delaware State (DSU). Thursday (March 11), HU hosts DSU inside Burr Gymnasium. The next night (March 12), the Lady Hornets welcome the Bison to Memorial Hall. Both nights are scheduled for 6 p.m. start times.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
