SUMMARY
The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks fell to Howard University on Sunday afternoon, 0-3.

Junior Nkemjika Ikemefuna led the Hawks with eight kills, while sophomore Anisa Dorlouis contributed 16 assists and 19 digs, topping the defensive efforts.

THE SCORE
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks: 0
Howard Bison: 3
(25-16, 25-24, 25-20)

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hawks (6-9, 0-3 MEAC) put together their best performance of the match in the second set with a hitting percentage of .135 with 11 kills and reducing their turnovers. 

In the final set, UMES went on a 5-0 run while trailing 23-13 to cut the Bison's lead to six. However, the Hawks couldn't close the comeback efforts and ultimately fell to the Bison (10-5, 4-0 MEAC). 

THE NUMBERS

• Junior Anjola Omolewa and freshman Lilliana Montes led the Hawks in blocks with five each.
• Dorlouis recorded her 10th double-double of the season with 16 assists and 19 digs.
• Freshman Rayah Howell ended the match with four blocks.

UP NEXT
The Hawks continue their home stretch against conference foe South Carolina State (1-12, 0-3 MEAC) on Friday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m.

FOLLOW ALONG
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