DOVER, Del. — Delaware State could not overcome a dynamic Coppin State offense Sunday at home, losing in straight sets 25-16, 25-13, 25-23.
The loss dropped the Hornets to 12-8 overall and 3-3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Aaliyah Mitchell led the Delaware State attack with nine kills and two aces. Courtney Nix anchored the defense with a match-high 12 digs. Paige Ahakuelo added a team-high 14 assists.
The Hornets fell behind early in the first set, trailing by as many as nine points. Coppin State took the lead for good at 9-8 in a set that was tied four times before the Lady Eagles took control.
Delaware State fell behind two sets to none after dropping the second set. The Hornets trailed by as many as 12 points as Coppin State went ahead for good at 4-3 in a set that was tied four times.
The Hornets could not extend the match in the third set. Coppin State took the lead for good at 19-18 in a set that was tied 11 times before the Lady Eagles pulled away in the second half.
