ORANGEBURG, South Carolina – October 23, 2026 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore volleyball team fell to South Carolina State in three sets (17-25, 20-25, 16-25) Friday evening at Dukes Gymnasium.
The Hawks battled back from an early deficit in the opening set, tying the frame at six before South Carolina State pulled away for a 25-17 win.
UMES made a late push in the second, scoring five straight points while facing set point before the Bulldogs closed out the frame, 25-20. Eastern Shore grabbed an early lead in the third behind three consecutive service aces from Karielys Melendez, but South Carolina State responded to take the set, 25-16, and the match.
Malaysia Shaw led the Hawks with seven kills and two solo blocks. Melendez finished with 14 digs and three service aces, while Arianna Warner Torres recorded 10 assists and two aces.
The loss moved Eastern Shore to 2-17 overall and 1-7 in MEAC play.
Up Next
The Hawks continue their road trip on Sunday, October 25, traveling to Durham, North Carolina, to face North Carolina Central at 1 p.m.
