DOVER, DE --The Delaware State volleyball team jumped ahead 2-0, but couldn't hang on and fell in five sets (25-21, 25-22, 17-25, 19-25, 9-15) to the Howard Lady Bison Friday at home at Memorial Hall.
The loss dropped Delaware State's record to 5-12 overall and 1-2 in MEAC action.
The Hornets offense was paced by Emma Patmon, who finished with 13 kills on the day, and by Aaliyah Mitchell, who had 11. got 10 digs from Gerren Tomlin along with seven blocks from Kelsie Dawson and six rejections from Mitchell to lead them defensively.
Game Highligts
» Delaware State got a team-high 10 digs from Gerren Tomlin.
» Delaware State attackers were helped by a team-high 22 assists from Paige Ahakuelo.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Hornets opened up an early one set to none lead, winning the first set 25-21. Delaware State grabbed the advantage for good at 20-19 in a set that had just one lead change before the Hornets took over in the second half of the stanza. Delaware State also supplemented their offense with three aces in the opening set.
SET 2 | Delaware State continued to roll after a set-one win by securing a 25-22 victory in set two. The Hornets earned the set victory with the help of a solid performance on the attacking side. Delaware State registered a .310 attack percentage with 13 kills in the set win. The Hornets opened up a 9-4 lead in the stanza and coasted to victory from there.
SET 3 | Delaware State saw its bid for a 3-0 sweep end when Howard took the third set. The Hornets dropped a tough set 25-17. Delaware State trailed by as many as eight points as Howard grabbed the advantage for good at 12-11 in a set that was knotted up 10 times before the Lady Bison took over the lead.
SET 4 | Delaware State then dropped their second straight set 25-19 to brind the match level at two sets apiece. The Hornets trailed by as many as six points as Howard grabbed the advantage for good at 5-4 and Delaware State wasn't able to recover in a set that was knotted up five times before the Lady Bison took over.
SET 5 | Delaware State won the first two sets, but couldn't win another set on their way to losing the match. The Hornets fell behind by as many as six points before losing the fifth set.
Next Up...
Delaware State will return to action on Sunday, October 5. The Hornets will take on the Spartans of Norfolk State University. The first serve are scheduled for 1 p.m.
