DOVER, DE --The Delaware State volleyball team got the job done in three sets (25-18, 25-21, 25-16) to knock off the Maryland-Eastern Shore Lady Hawks Friday at home at Memorial Hall.

The conference victory improved Delaware State's record to 14-13 overall and 10-4 in MEAC play.

Gerren Tomlin finished with 13 kills on the day to lead the Hornets offense while finishing with a hitting percentage of .286.Paige Ahakuelo also pitched in with five in the contest. got eight digs from Tomlin to lead them defensively.

 

Game Notes
» Delaware State served up six aces on the way to a second-set victory.
» Delaware State never trailed on the way to winning the third set 25-16.
» Delaware State got a team-high eight digs from Gerren Tomlin.
» Delaware State attackers were helped by a match-high 18 assists from Paige Ahakuelo.

 

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Hornets jumped out to an early lead, easily winning the first set 25-18. Delaware State never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 8-7 in a set that showcased three lead changes before the Hornets took over the lead.

SET 2 | Delaware State built on a set-one win by securing a 25-21 victory in set number two. Pinpoint serving helped the Hornets grab the set win. Delaware State recorded six aces in the set win. The Hornets rallied from down six at 9-3 to grab the win.

SET 3 | Delaware State took set three to finish the match in a 3-0 sweep. The Hornets took a 1-0 lead and never looked back in the set to secure a 25-16 victory. Delaware State opened up as much as a 10 point lead at 24-14 before closing out the set. The Delaware State offense also got a boost from three aces in the stanza.

UP NEXT...
The Hornets take the court again when they host the 2024 MEAC Championship Tournament on Friday, November 22nd.