The Coppin State University women’s volleyball team clinched at least a share of the MEAC regular-season title after a 3-0 sweep of Maryland Eastern Shore on Thursday at the Hytche Center in Princess Anne, Md. With the victory, Coppin State improved to 20-8 overall and 11-1 in conference play. Cherisse Atilano led the match with 16 kills.
The Eagles won the sets 25-19, 25-21 and 25-18. Coppin State has now won 20 or more matches and claimed a regular-season championship in four of the last five seasons, demonstrating consistency and dominance in the MEAC.
Cherisse Atilano Leads Coppin State University Women’s Volleyball
Atilano delivered an efficient performance, hitting .441 with 16 kills, one error on 34 swings, and six digs. Ivanna Luna added seven kills and two blocks, while Kayden Cupid, Kendall Minta and Eva Rovello each contributed four kills.
Deviana Walker and Rori Gray also supported the attack with two kills apiece. Notably, Cupid recorded two blocks, surpassing Kandace Thomas (2014) and Miajavon Coleman (2022) on Coppin State’s career blocking chart, reaching 186 blocks in just two years — a significant milestone in program history.
Eva Rovello and Coco Figueroa Contribute Across the Stat Sheet
Rovello assisted on 26 of Coppin State’s 43 kills, helping the team finish the match hitting .276 while holding Maryland Eastern Shore to a .111 hitting percentage. She also served three aces and recorded five digs.
Rovello’s 996 assists this season rank fifth in CSU single-season history and 10th all-time at the university, further cementing her impact on the team. Coco Figueroa led the defensive effort with 13 digs, four aces and five assists.
Figueroa, a senior from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, has accumulated 1,644 career digs and 152 career aces, ranking third in CSU history in both categories. Their efforts helped maintain the Eagles’ defensive edge during the sweep.
Looking Ahead to Senior Day
Coppin State will return home for Senior Day on Sunday, Nov. 8, when they host Delaware State with a 1 p.m. start on the MEAC Network. Senior Day is a tradition where the program honors its senior players for their contributions over their collegiate careers. The Eagles will recognize seniors Kayden Cupid, Coco Figueroa and Kendall Minta before the match.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin State University women’s volleyball secured at least a share of the MEAC regular-season title with a balanced performance at Maryland Eastern Shore. Atilano led the attack, while Rovello, Figueroa and the rest of the lineup contributed significantly across setting, serving, defense and net play.
The Eagles enter Senior Day with 20 victories and a championship share secured. They will next face Delaware State while recognizing Cupid, Figueroa and Minta before the match.
Source: Original report
