Howard Volleyball Survives Five-Set Battle at UMES, Extends Win Streak to Three

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Howard University volleyball (4-11, 3-1 MEAC) defeated Maryland Eastern Shore (2-13, 1-3 MEAC), 3-2, Sunday afternoon at the Hytche Center. With the victory, the Bison extended their winning streak to three matches. Howard opened the match with authority, building an early advantage in the first set. The Bison used strong serving and timely kills to establish an 8-1 lead before continuing to control the frame. Howard stretched its advantage to 14-3, and after UMES made a push, the Bison maintained enough separation to close the set, 25-14. Addison Buckner (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) and Zenai Jethroe (Dallas,…