BALTIMORE, Maryland – November 8, 2026 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore volleyball team battled Morgan State in four sets Sunday afternoon, falling 3-1 (21-24, 20-25, 25-21, 21-25) at Hill Field House.
After dropping the opening two sets, Eastern Shore responded with its strongest frame of the afternoon in the third. The Hawks broke open a tight set with an 8-0 run behind the serve of Shayla Henry, building an 18-10 advantage before closing out the frame, 25-21.
UMES remained within striking distance throughout the fourth. The Hawks pulled within 22-20 late following kills from Rayah Howell and Dynasty Andrews, but Morgan State closed out the set, 25-21, to secure the match.
Howell led Eastern Shore with 16 kills while hitting .441. Malaysia Shaw added 10 kills, while Jayda Hutchins finished with nine kills, six digs and two solo blocks. Andrews contributed five kills, four solo blocks and two service aces.
Arianna Warner Torres recorded 21 assists and seven digs, while Karielys Melendez led the Hawks with 15 digs. Henry finished with four service aces as Eastern Shore totaled seven aces and eight blocks as a team.
The loss moved Eastern Shore to 2-22 overall and 1-12 in MEAC play.
Up Next
The Hawks return to the road on Friday, November 13, traveling to Dover, Delaware, to face Delaware State in MEAC action at 7 p.m.
