Coppin State sweeps Howard in MEAC opener

Howard opened MEAC play with a 3–0 loss to Coppin State Thursday, September 24, at Burr Gymnasium. The Eagles won 25–16, 25–17, 25–20.

Coppin State improved to 9–5 overall and 1–0 in the conference. Howard fell to 1–11 and 0–1.

Zenai Jethroe led the Bison with nine kills and a .467 hitting percentage on 15 attacks. Corinne Howard added seven kills, and Addison Buckner finished with six.

Alexys James supplied 20 assists and two service aces. Camryn Shelton led Howard with 11 digs. Coppin State hit .306, with Cherisse Atilano contributing 10 kills and Eva Rovello recording 31 assists and four aces.

Howard’s strongest opportunity came in the third set, when a six-point run built a 10–5 lead. Coppin State recovered to complete the sweep. The Bison visit Morgan State on Sunday, September 27, at 1 p.m. Eastern.

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