WILMINGTON, DE – The Bowie State volleyball team (10-14) delivered a dominant performance Friday night, earning a straight-set sweep over Goldey-Beacom (11-11) inside the Jones Center. The Bulldogs controlled the match from start to finish, claiming set victories of 25-20, 28-26, and 25-23 while posting an impressive 14 total blocks defensively.

The Bulldogs came out strong in the opening frame, jumping to a 3-0 lead behind two consecutive service aces from Mekenna Scott and early attack errors by the Lightning. Key plays from Nina Edwards and a combined block by Abena Asomani-Martin and Nadira Avery kept the Bulldogs in front. Lyric Snowden added a service ace as Bowie State extended its lead to 18-12, and the Bulldogs sealed the set 25-20 thanks to a crucial block from Avery and Madyson Brinson.

In the second set, Bowie State battled back from an early deficit to even the score at 7-7. A block from Avery and key kills by Edwards and Nicole Taylor helped shift momentum in BSU's favor. Despite a late surge from Goldey-Beacom, Bowie State's defense anchored by Snowden's front-row presence proved too strong. The Bulldogs closed the set on back-to-back Lightning errors to edge out a thrilling 28-26 win.

The third set saw the Bulldogs rally once again after an early GBC lead. Edwards sparked the comeback with a kill assisted by Scott, while Taylor Johnson and Haley Pelham combined for three consecutive service aces to push BSU ahead 8-6. Snowden and Melisa Anacius made key contributions down the stretch, and Taylor sealed the match with decisive kills, giving Bowie State the 25-23 victory and the sweep.

Top Performers

Nina Edwards
12 kills (1 error, 19 attempts), .579 hitting percentage
1 solo block
14.5 points

Mekenna Scott
22 assists
6 digs
3 service aces

Nadira Avery
4 kills (1 error, 8 attempts), .375 hitting percentage
1 solo block, 7 block assists
8.5 points

Taylor Johnson
11 digs
3 service aces

Nicole Taylor
8 kills (4 errors, 26 attempts), .154 hitting percentage
1 block assist
8.5 points

Up Next
Bowie State continues its road swing on Monday, Oct. 27, when the Bulldogs travel to face CIAA Northern Division foe Lincoln (PA) inside Oxford Area High School. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.

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