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Volleyball Hosts Washington Adventist in Midweek Non-Conference Tilt

BOWIE, MD -- The Bowie State women's volleyball team (3-10, 1-1 CIAA) will host the Shocks of Washington Adventist University (3-2) in a non-conference tilt on Wednesday, October 1, in Bowie, Md. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. inside A.C. Jordan Arena.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m.
Where: A.C. Jordan Arena (Bowie, Md.)
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Clear Bag Policy
Fans will only be able to carry the following style and size bag into the arena, all of which are subject to search:
• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags, measuring 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap
• All other bags will not be permitted. A list of prohibited bags includes but is not limited to: purses, backpacks, drawstring bags that are not clear, briefcases, coolers, fanny packs, luggage, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases, and diaper bags. Guests are encouraged to return unauthorized items to their vehicles. 

Bowie State University cannot safeguard items that are not permitted into the arena. 

Bowie State in conference play
  • Record: 1–1 CIAA, 3–10 overall.
  • Offense: Lyric Snowden (3.6 kills/set) and Nina Edwards (3.0 kills/set, .450 pct) are the main weapons; Nicole Taylor adds depth. Team hits at a solid .232 clip.
  • Setting: Mekenna Scott runs the offense with 5.0 assists/set, supported by Trinity Loundmon.
  • Blocking: Strong at the net (2.1/set), with Edwards leading.
  • Serving: 1.9 aces/set but nearly as many errors; Taylor Johnson (4 aces) is the most effective.
  • Defense: Johnson anchors back row (3.9 digs/set); Snowden contributes (2.7 digs/set).
Bulldogs Last Timeout
The Bowie State women's volleyball team earned a 3-1 road win at Elizabeth City State Monday night in Elizabeth City, N.C. After dropping the first set 25-20, the Bulldogs bounced back with wins of 25-15, 25-18, and 27-25.
Edwards, Taylor, and Snowden led the offense with timely kills, while Loundmon added key service aces. Strong blocking and balanced contributions across the lineup helped BSU secure its first conference victory of the season.

Scouting Washington Adventist
  • Record: 3–2 overall.
  • Offense: Led by Ariyanna Gross (2.6 kills/set) and Samiah Gross (2.3). Heavy reliance on the pair, but team hitting pct. is just .049 with lots of errors.
  • Defense: Average in the back row (8.2 digs/set), limited blocking presence at the net.
  • Serving/Passing: Struggle in serve receive (34 errors) and don't generate many aces.
Shock Last Timeout
WAU dropped a tough 3-2 battle to Penn State Mont Alto on Sunday. The Shock took the first two sets (25-23, 25-11) behind strong play from Ariyanna Gross, Eden Perkins, and Zabria Fakeye, but Mont Alto rallied to win the next three, including the decisive fifth set 15-10.

Up Next
The Bulldogs will travel to Fayetteville, N.C., to compete in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Round-Up hosted by Fayetteville State University. Matchups are scheduled from Friday, Oct. 3, through Saturday, Oct. 4, inside Felton J. Capel Arena.

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Players Mentioned

Nina Edwards

#8 Nina Edwards

MB/RS
6' 2"
Junior
Taylor Johnson

#16 Taylor Johnson

DS/L
5' 8"
Sophomore
Trinity Loundmon

#10 Trinity Loundmon

S
5' 9"
Sophomore
Mekenna Scott

#3 Mekenna Scott

S/DS
5' 7"
Junior
Nicole Taylor

#19 Nicole Taylor

OH/RS
6' 0"
Graduate Student
Lyric Snowden

#14 Lyric Snowden

OH
5' 10"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Nina Edwards

#8 Nina Edwards

6' 2"
Junior
MB/RS
Taylor Johnson

#16 Taylor Johnson

5' 8"
Sophomore
DS/L
Trinity Loundmon

#10 Trinity Loundmon

5' 9"
Sophomore
S
Mekenna Scott

#3 Mekenna Scott

5' 7"
Junior
S/DS
Nicole Taylor

#19 Nicole Taylor

6' 0"
Graduate Student
OH/RS
Lyric Snowden

#14 Lyric Snowden

5' 10"
Graduate Student
OH