Bowie State Volleyball Sweeps Virginia Union 3-0
- Bowie State University secured a decisive 3-0 sweep against Virginia Union University in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association women's volleyball match on Sept.
- Bowie State controlled the pace early, opening the match with a 25-17 win in the first set while hitting .391 with 23 kills compared to Virginia Union's 13...
- Abena Asomani-Martin led the Bowie State attack with nine kills, followed closely by Taylor Johnson with eight kills and Jy'Asha Cousins with five kills.
Bowie State University secured a decisive 3-0 sweep against Virginia Union University in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association women’s volleyball match on Sept. 28, 2026, at A.C. Jordan Arena in Bowie, Maryland. The Bulldogs claimed straight-set victories with scores of 25-17, 25-17, and 25-16, bringing their record to 3-5 overall and 1-2 in CIAA play in front of an attendance of 347.
Match Flow And Set-By-Set Breakdown
Bowie State controlled the pace early, opening the match with a 25-17 win in the first set while hitting .391 with 23 kills compared to Virginia Union’s 13 kills and .171 hitting percentage. The Bulldogs maintained their offensive momentum in the second frame, notching 12 kills and a .346 hitting percentage to secure another 25-17 decision. In the third set, Bowie State sealed the sweep with a 25-16 victory. The Bulldogs finished the match with 34 total kills and a .355 team hitting percentage across three sets, while Virginia Union struggled to find consistent offense, finishing with 31 kills and a .093 hitting percentage.
Statistical Leaders And Team Comparison
Abena Asomani-Martin led the Bowie State attack with nine kills, followed closely by Taylor Johnson with eight kills and Jy’Asha Cousins with five kills. Gabrielle Hale orchestrated the offense efficiently, recording 27 assists. Defensively, the Bulldogs tallied 12 team blocks, anchored by Melisa Anacius and Cousins with five blocks each, while Mil’lanni Marte and Asomani-Martin each contributed eight digs. For Virginia Union, Alana Simmons paced the offense with seven kills, and Sanai Doster added six kills alongside three blocks. Zinnia Pickett collected 11 assists and four service aces, while Jordan Carter anchored the back row with a match-high 15 digs.
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