WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 1, 2026 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore volleyball team fell to Howard in three sets (24-26, 16-25, 14-25) Sunday afternoon at Burr Gymnasium.
Eastern Shore put together its strongest push in the opening set. The Hawks built a 15-7 advantage behind a balanced attack and a pair of service aces from Kate-Linh Eden. Howard battled back to tie the frame at 24 before scoring the final two points to take the set, 26-24.
Howard carried the momentum into the second set, jumping out to an early advantage. UMES continued to battle at the net, but the Bison took the frame, 25-16, before closing the match with a 25-14 win in the third.
Rayah Howell and Malaysia Shaw led the Eastern Shore attack with six kills apiece, with Howell hitting .250. Shaw also led the Hawks at the net with six block assists, while Shayla Henry added four kills and five block assists.
Eden finished with 20 assists, five digs and two service aces. Jayda Hutchins added six digs, four kills and an ace. As a team, Eastern Shore finished with 10 total blocks.
The loss moved Eastern Shore to 2-20 overall and 1-10 in MEAC play.
Up Next
The Hawks return home on Thursday, November 5, hosting Coppin State in MEAC action at 6 p.m. inside the Hytche Center.
