Dover, Del. (Nov. 3, 2013) --- The Delaware State volleyball team came up short in a bid for its first MEAC North win of the season. The Hornets fell to Morgan State 3-1 in Memorial Hall this afternoon.

The Bears won the first two games, 25-21 and 25-12. DSU stayed alive with a 25-23 win in game three. Morgan State claimed the match with a 25-19 victory in the fourth game.

Three Morgan State players reached double figures in kills, led by Samantha Prescott's match-high 21. Haley McClure had 12 kills, while Zuri Smith added 10 for the Bears. Natalie Chafeh led all players with 47 assists for MSU.

In Delaware State's game four win, the Hornets collected 10 kills, with Mendieta assisting on each. Croucher had four of her 15 kills in the game.

Morgan State scored the first five points in game four and never trailed in the set.

Jessica Croucher had a double-double for Delaware State, leading the Hornets with 15 kills and 10 digs. Jasmine Jackson added 10 kills, while Natalia Mendieta topped the team with 27 assists.

Morgan State was the better hitting team in the match. The Bears had a .368 hitting percentage in the contest (60 kills/18 errors/114 attacks).

Delaware State posted a .168 hitting percentage (36/18/107) in the match.

Delaware State fell to 2-20 overall and 0-10 in the MEAC, while Morgan State improved to 12-12 and 7-4.

The Hornets will wrap up the 2013 season with two home matches next week. DSU will host Hampton next Friday (Nov. 8) at 7:00 p.m.; and close out the season with a match against Norfolk State on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3:00 p.m.