PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland – October 16, 2026 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore volleyball team took the opening set before falling to Delaware State in four sets (25-23, 15-25, 22-25, 22-25) Friday evening inside the Hytche Center.
The Hawks closed a tightly contested opening set with the final two points to earn a 25-23 victory. Delaware State responded in the second, pulling away for a 25-15 win to even the match.
Eastern Shore held a 13-10 advantage in the third before the Hornets rallied to take the lead. The Hawks stayed within striking distance and pulled within 24-22 late, but Delaware State secured the final point for a 25-22 win.
The Hornets built a 17-11 lead in the fourth before UMES made a late push, cutting the deficit to 24-22. Delaware State again closed out the frame on the next point to take the match.
Malaysia Shaw led the Hawks with 12 kills on a .360 hitting percentage while adding four solo blocks and three block assists. Rayah Howell finished with 10 kills, while Jayda Hutchins added eight kills and nine digs.
Arianna Warner Torres recorded 21 assists and 14 digs, while Kate-Linh Eden added 14 assists. Karielys Melendez finished with 13 digs. The Hawks held an 11-9 advantage in total blocks.
The loss moved Eastern Shore to 2-16 overall and 1-6 in MEAC play.
Up Next
The Hawks travel to Orangeburg, South Carolina, to face South Carolina State on Friday, October 23 at 6 p.m.
