Bowie State rallied to force a fifth set on Senior Night but fell to Shaw, 3-2. The loss leaves the Bulldogs tied with Shaw for sixth in the CIAA standings.

By the Numbers
  • Match: Shaw won 3-2; the deciding set was 15-8.
  • Bowie State: 12-14 overall, 10-9 in the CIAA.
  • Abena Asomani-Martin led Bowie State with 10 kills and 17 digs.
Yes, But

Bowie State showed resilience, rallying from a 13-12 deficit in the fourth set to take a 17-14 lead and win 25-23. Shaw responded decisively in the fifth, turning a 1-1 tie into a 6-1 advantage.

What's Next

Bowie State travels to Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) for a conference rematch Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs forced a deciding set but couldn’t carry their fourth-set momentum into the finish, leaving their conference position tied with Shaw.