Coppin State University women’s volleyball swept Delaware State 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-23) on Oct. 11, 2026, at Memorial Hall in Dover, Delaware. The victory extended Coppin State’s winning streak to 14 matches and improved the Eagles to 15-5 overall and 6-0 in MEAC play.
Delaware State fell to 12-8 overall and 3-3 in MEAC play. Coppin State held the Hornets to a minus-.020 hitting percentage and finished with a 9-1 advantage in blocks.
Coppin State University Women’s Volleyball Controls the Match
Delaware State recorded 23 kills and 25 attack errors against Coppin State’s defense. The Eagles also led the Hornets in kills, 34-23; service aces, 4-2; and assists, 29-22.
Deviana Walker led Coppin State with 11 kills while hitting .455. She added two service aces and 13 points, while Cherisse Atilano contributed eight kills.
Ivanna Luna recorded six kills and three blocks, and Rori Gray added five kills and three blocks. Eva Rovello directed the offense with 22 assists and eight digs, while Coco Figueroa recorded a team-high 10 digs. Atilano and Andrea Cintron each finished with six digs.
Three-Set Match Summary
Coppin State pulled away after an 8-8 tie in the opening set. Kendall Minta and Rovello produced blocks during the run, and the Eagles hit .156 while holding Delaware State to a minus-.027 hitting percentage in a 25-16 victory.
The Eagles delivered their most efficient offensive performance in the second set, hitting .370 with 12 kills and two errors. Delaware State recorded five kills and nine errors for a minus-.143 hitting percentage as Coppin State won 25-13.
Delaware State made its strongest push in the third set, recording 10 kills and hitting .081. Coppin State matched the Hornets with 12 kills and closed out the sweep, 25-23.
What Comes Next for Coppin State University Women’s Volleyball
Coppin State will host Towson on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at PEC Arena. The match will be available live on the MEAC Network.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin State University women’s volleyball paired a .214 team hitting percentage with a 9-1 blocking advantage in the sweep. The Eagles also held Delaware State below zero in hitting percentage and extended their winning streak to 14 matches.
Coppin State’s 6-0 MEAC record will be tested next against Towson at PEC Arena.
Source: Original report
