PITTSBURGH, Pa. – September 18, 2026 – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore volleyball team opened the Duquesne & Robert Morris Tournament on Friday with matches against Siena and host Duquesne.
Maryland Eastern Shore 0, Siena 3 (19-25, 19-25, 22-25)
The Hawks opened the day against Siena in Carnot-Moon. UMES found its best offensive rhythm in the third set, recording 15 kills and hitting .270 before Siena closed out the match.
Rayah Howell led the Hawks with nine kills, while Malaysia Shaw added seven kills on a .500 hitting percentage. Arianna Warner Torres paced the defense with 15 digs.
Maryland Eastern Shore 0, Duquesne 3 (19-25, 21-25, 15-25)
UMES returned to the court Friday evening against Duquesne, with its strongest stretch coming in the second set. The Hawks recorded 14 kills and hit .333 in the frame, taking a 20-19 lead late before the Dukes responded to secure the set.
Shaw led UMES with eight kills, while Howell and Jayda Hutchins each added six. Karielys Melendez and Dynasty Andrews recorded three service aces apiece, while Lila Bryant finished with a team-high 12 digs.
Up Next
Maryland Eastern Shore closes out the tournament on Saturday, Sept. 19 against Robert Morris. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. in Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania.
