BALTIMORE, Md. (Oct. 13, 2024)—Morgan State fell behind 2-0, but would battle back to win the next two sets to force a fifth and decisive set, before falling to visiting Norfolk State, 3-2 (25-13, 25-19, 20-25, 21-25, 15-11) in its Pink Out match on Sunday afternoon at Hill Field House.
 
Morgan State fell to 5-15, 1-5 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), while Norfolk State improved to 8-10, 2-3 MEAC.
 
Madison Grace recorded a team-high 15 kills, but it wasn't enough, as Morgan State dropped its third straight. Daniela Ferreira fell short of a double-double, finishing with 10 digs and nine kills. Ainara Fernandes also tallied nine kills and Mya Karrick totaled a career-high 42 assists.
 
Norfolk State was paced by Gabrielle Gilbert, who had a match-high 20 kills, while Alexa Harris and Jordan Lyons recorded 15 and 14 kills, respectively. Sydney McCree recorded a match-high 43 assists and Lily Rose-Pichon finished with a match-best 13 digs.
 
The Bears finished the match holding an 11.0-6.0 advantage over the Spartans in blocks. Ferreira had a match-high five blocks, including two solo blocks. Addison Metts also had two solo blocks and Jada Williams notched three blocks, including a solo.
 
Norfolk State was led by Reagan Chisholm, who had three blocks and Adlene Jideofor also had three blocks, including a solo.
 
Morgan State will wrap up the first half of the MEAC schedule on Friday, Oct. 18 when the Bears visit crosstown rival Coppin State. First serve is at 6 p.m. at the Physical Education Complex.
 
The Eagles (9-12, 5-1 MEAC) had their five-match winning streak snapped on Sunday, following a 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-12) road loss to league-leader Howard.
 
Coppin State has won the last eight meetings against the Bears, but Morgan State leads the all-time series, 65-20.
 
Prior to facing Morgan, Coppin State will take on UMBC on the road on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
 
 
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ABOUT MORGAN
Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering nearly 140 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.