WASHINGTON (October 6, 2022) – Howard University women's volleyball team is set to host a pair of home matches this weekend inside The Burr. Friday (Oct 7), HU faces the Morgan State University (MSU) Lady Bears at 6 p.m. for Bison Night, followed by critical matchup against the Coppin State University (CSU) Eagles Sunday (Oct. 9) for Pride Game.
 
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MATCHUP PREVIEWS
 
The Bison have not played in an official match since their win against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Sept 25) due to postponing their match versus Norfolk State (Sept 30) because of inclement weather that was caused by Hurricane Ian.
 
HOWARD
 
The reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Champions will be going into this match against the Bears with all eyes on the prize. Since last season, the Bison defeated Morgan State in straight sets, both times. Currently at 1-1 in league play, the Bison will need to win to compete for a top spot in the MEAC rankings at the end of the weekend.
 
After defeating the Hawks (Sept 25) with 18 total kills, right side Jennifer Bolden (Los Angeles) continues to lead the team with 122 kills.
 
Setter Kayla Diaz (Nanuet, N.Y.) has proven to be a key piece to the Bison success, excelling in three statistical categories: 514 total assists (team-leading); 21 aces (team-high) and 103 total digs.
 
Libero Essence Bell (Ocala, Fla.) leads the Bison with 189 total digs.
 
MORGAN STATE
 
MSU is currently 2-15 overall (1-2 MEAC) thus far after their straight set loss to crosstown rival CSU (Sept. 30).
 
The Bears junior class plays an essential role to Morgan State's success. Junior Makila Billingsley leads the Bears with 139 total kills while setter Mackenzie Jefferson has put up outstanding numbers with 225 total assists. Defensive Specialist Alyssa Sampson leads the squad in total digs (196) and aces (22).
 
COPPIN STATE
 
CSU currently stands atop of the MEAC with an overall 12-7 record and remains undefeated during conference play (3-0).
 
Two Eagles have received MEAC Weekly Honors yet again this week. Senior libero Ashley Roman (Isebella, Puerto Rico) earned MEAC Defensive Player of the Week, leading the MEAC in total digs (362) and nationally ranked 20th overall, while Andrea Tsvetanova received MEAC Setter of the Week once again. Tsvetanova holds the leading spot in total assists (657) and aces (58) for the Eagles.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On Sept. 25, the Lady Bison traveled to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and left with their first win of the conference season after a four-set contest against the Hawks (25-11, 25-15, 23-25, 25-16).
 
The match against Norfolk State (Sept 30) has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
Howard will travel crosstown to face American Wednesday (Oct 12) at 7 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.