ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Oct. 23, 2026) — South Carolina State women's volleyball snapped its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) losing streak Friday night with an impressive 3-0 sweep of Maryland Eastern Shore inside Dukes Gymnasium.
The Lady Bulldogs delivered one of their strongest conference performances of the season, defeating the Hawks by scores of 25-17, 25-20 and 25-16 to secure their first MEAC victory of the 2026 campaign.
With the win, SC State improved to 6-18 overall and 1-7 in conference play, while Maryland Eastern Shore dropped to 2-17 overall and 1-7 in the MEAC.
Jessika Martinez led the Lady Bulldogs' offensive attack, finishing with a match-high 10 kills and a .391 hitting percentage.
Kenna Harris added eight kills, while
Carra Pierre-Louis contributed seven kills and four digs.
Hedia Lewis chipped in six kills, while De'Oni McPhearson turned in an outstanding performance at the net with four kills on four attempts for a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage, along with two solo blocks.
SC State also received strong contributions from its setters, with
Macey McCoy recording a team-high 17 assists and
Arianna James adding 16 assists and two kills.
Defensively, libero
Ki'ra Wright anchored the Lady Bulldogs with nine digs, while
Jade Robinson added six digs, four kills and three solo blocks.
The Lady Bulldogs established momentum early, using a balanced offensive attack to capture the opening set 25-17. SC State registered 15 kills and a .270 hitting percentage in the first frame.
In the second set, SC State jumped out to a 10-3 advantage before holding off a late Maryland Eastern Shore rally. The Hawks trimmed the deficit to 24-20, but Robinson delivered the decisive kill to secure the 25-20 victory and give the Lady Bulldogs a commanding 2-0 lead.
SC State closed out the match with a strong third-set performance, hitting .321 while limiting Maryland Eastern Shore to a negative .059 hitting percentage. Martinez delivered the match-winning kill to complete the sweep, 25-16.
As a team, the Lady Bulldogs finished with 41 kills, 37 assists, 42 digs, six service aces and seven total blocks. SC State posted a .274 hitting percentage while holding the Hawks to a negative .012 percentage.
Maryland Eastern Shore was led by Malaysia Shaw with seven kills, while Karielys Melendez finished with 14 digs and three service aces.
The victory provided a much-needed boost for the Lady Bulldogs as they continue their push through the MEAC schedule under interim head coach Chymaine Guinyard.
UP NEXT: South Carolina State returns to action Sunday, Oct. 25, when the Lady Bulldogs host Delaware State in another MEAC matchup. First serve is scheduled for 12 noon inside Dukes Gymnasium.
SC State Statistical Leaders
Final: South Carolina State 3, Maryland Eastern Shore 0 (25-17, 25-20, 25-16)
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