UMES vs. IONA
1
Iona Iona 0-8,0-0 MAAC
3
Winner UMES UMES 3-3,0-0 MEAC
Iona Iona
0-8,0-0 MAAC
1
Final
3
UMES UMES
3-3,0-0 MEAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Iona Iona 25 15 23 11 (1)
UMES UMES 18 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Dorlouis' triple-double propels UMES in Home Opener

SUMMARY

The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks concluded day one of the Henson Hawk Invitational with a 3-1 victory over Iona University.

In their home opener, UMES was led by sophomore Anisa Dorlouis, who recorded her first triple-double of the season.
 
THE SCORE

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks - 3
Iona Gaels -1
(18-25, 25-15, 25-23, 25-11)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

UMES dropped the first set to Iona, 25-18. Senior Ranyla Griggs contributed a key kill, assisted by junior Tola Maczka, as the Hawks sought to build momentum. Senior Anjola Omolewa began to assert herself towards the end of the first set.
 
In the second set, UMES surged to a 12-5 lead, starting with a 10-2 run. Omolewa and freshman Rayah Howell excelled in the middle, combining for a block that secured a 25-15 victory in set two.
 
The third set was closely contested, with the score tied at 15-15. Senior Isil Yilmaz made several crucial digs on defense. UMES pulled ahead 25-23 with another pivotal block by Howell.

In the fourth set, UMES started strong with a 14-5 run, ultimately winning 25-11.

Dorlouis was stellar for the Hawks, recording 11 kills, 29 assists, and 14 digs. The sophomore's performance marked career highs in points (12) and kills (11).

THE NUMBERS
  • Anisa Dorlouis notched her first triple-double of the season with 11 kills, 29 assists, and 14 digs.
  • Omolewa finished with nine kills and two solo blocks for the Hawks.
  • Nkemjika Ikemefuna recorded her second multi-kill match of the season with 14 kills.
  • Freshman Lilliana Montes finished tonight with six kills and three block assists.
  • Howell finished tonight's action with seven kills and two block assists, one solo. 
 
UP NEXT

With this victory, the Hawks even their season record at 3-3. UMES will continue play in the Henson Hawk Invitational at 10 a.m. against UNC Asheville. Sunday's opener can be streamed on Delmarva Sports Network and followed here for live stats.  
 
FOLLOW ALONG

For the latest updates on UMES volleyball, visit UMESHawkSports.com and follow the team on Twitter (@UMESHawksVball) and Instagram (@umeshawksvball).
 
 
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