PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland – October 30, 2026 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore volleyball team battled Norfolk State on Senior Day before falling in three sets (17-25, 20-25, 23-25) Friday evening at the Hytche Center.
Eastern Shore hit .391 in the opening set, recording 13 kills on 23 attempts, but Norfolk State pulled away midway through the frame for a 25-17 win. The Hawks continued to battle in the second, cutting the Spartans' lead to 19-18 late before Norfolk State closed the set, 25-20.
UMES put together its strongest push in the third. The Hawks led 17-14 before Norfolk State rallied to move ahead, 22-19. Eastern Shore responded to tie the set at 22 and fought off match point to pull within 24-23 before the Spartans secured the final point for the sweep.
Malaysia Shaw and Dynasty Andrews led the Hawks with nine kills apiece. Shaw hit .462 and added six total blocks, while Andrews finished with a .412 hitting percentage. Kyra Bradford and Rayah Howell each added six kills, with Bradford hitting .444.
Senior Kate-Linh Eden finished with 24 assists and three digs, while fellow senior Alivia Proctor recorded five digs. Karielys Melendez added four digs and a service ace.
The loss moved Eastern Shore to 2-19 overall and 1-9 in MEAC play.
Up Next
The Hawks return to the road on Sunday, November 1, traveling to Washington, D.C., to face Howard in MEAC action at 1 p.m.
