WASHINGTON (November 19, 2025) – The Howard University women's volleyball team is set to play in the 2025 Mid-Eastern athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Championship, which will be held Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 20-22, hosted by Coppin State in Baltimore.
 
Howard will take on Norfolk State University for the opening quarterfinal round at
5 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 20).
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can watch all matches via ESPN+.
 
TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
 
HOWARD
 
HU (16-10, 10-4 MEAC) is riding a five-match conference win streak, dating back to Oct. 31. The Lady Bison earned the No. 2 seed going into the tournament.
 
Senior outside hitter Rya McKinnon (Hoover, Ala.) was a standout in Howard's sweep over Norfolk State. She led all players with 14 kills, consistently sparked scoring runs in every set.
 
COPPIN STATE
 
Coppin State (20-11, 13-1 MEAC) is the No. 1 seed going into the MEAC Tournament.
 
TaKenya Stafford leads the Eagles in points per set (4.14) and kills per set (3.69).
 
MORGAN STATE
 
Morgan State (11-13, 8-6 MEAC) is the No. 3 seed going into the MEAC Tournament.
 
Daniela Ferreira leads the Bears in points per set (3.56) and kills per set (3.02).
 
DELAWARE STATE
 
Delaware State (11-17, 7-7 MEAC) is the reigning MEAC Tournament Champion, entering as the No. 4 seed.
 
Gerren Tomlin leads the Lady Hornets in points per set (3.85), along with total kills (366).
 
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
 
Maryland Eastern Shore (10-17, 7-7 MEAC) is the No. 5 seed going into the MEAC Tournament.
 
Karlieys Melendez leads the Hawks in point per set (2.57) and total kills (206).
 
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL
 
NCCU (10-17, 7-7 MEAC) is the No. 6 seed going into the MEAC Tournament.
 
Kamren Harper leads the Eagles in point per set (3.08) and kills per set (2.82).
 
NORFOLK STATE
 
Norfolk (5-23, 3-11 MEAC) is the No. 7 seed going into the MEAC Tournament.
 
Gabrielle Gilbert leads the Spartans in point per set (4.56) and kills per set (3.93).
 
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
 
South Carolina State (5-22, 1-13 MEAC) is the No. 8 seed going into the MEAC Tournament.
 
Kiyah Felder leads Lady Bulldogs in point per set (3.10) and kills per set (2.79).
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
In their previous match, the Lady Bison took care of business with a sweep of Norfolk State (Nov. 14).
 
For more information on Howard volleyball, visit the official Howard Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.