The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women’s volleyball team fell to Robert Morris in three sets on Sept. 19 in Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania. Robert Morris secured the win with set scores of 25-21, 27-25, and 25-18.
Karielys Melendez Leads Hawks’ Effort
Karielys Melendez led Maryland Eastern Shore with 10 kills and 13 digs. Jayda Hutchins contributed eight kills and nine digs, while Kyra Bradford had four kills on eight attempts with a .375 hitting percentage.
Defensively, Rayah Howell recorded five block assists and Dynasty Andrews added four total blocks. The Hawks finished the match with 34 kills and a .206 team hitting percentage compared to Robert Morris’s .315.
Second Set a Tight Battle
The second set featured intense back-and-forth action, including 15 ties and five lead changes. Maryland Eastern Shore fought off two set points and evened the score at 25 before Robert Morris scored the final two points to take the set 27-25.
MSB Analysis
Maryland Eastern Shore’s most competitive stretch came in the second set, where the Hawks battled back to tie Robert Morris at 25. Robert Morris then secured the set and completed the three-set victory.
Maryland Eastern Shore is scheduled to open MEAC play at home against South Carolina State on Friday, Sept. 25. First serve is set for 6 p.m. inside the Hytche Athletic Center.
Source: Original report
