BALTIMORE, Md. – The Towson University volleyball team faced Coppin State at Physical Education Complex Arena on Wednesday evening during the team's Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) bye week.
Towson (11-7) outhit Coppin State (15-6) .152-.049 over three sets to snap the Eagles' 14-match winning streak.
Key Stats
- Towson paced Coppin State in kills in every set, finishing with 10 more than the Eagles in the match.
- The Tigers had nine service aces, averaging 3.0 per set, while remaining unblemished on reception. Malinah Purcell-Telefoni led the team with three.
- Addison Leber led all players with 10 kills.
- Kaitlyn Moran posted a match-best 27 assists.
- Coppin State's McKenzie Parks led all players with eight blocks.
Key Situations
- Set One: After trailing for much of the first set, Towson scored five straight points to go ahead 17-16 and six of the final eight points to win 25-22.
- Set Two: Despite just a .069 hitting percentage in the frame, the Tigers held the Eagles to a -.063 mark to win 25-19.
- Set Three: Up 10-6, the Black & Gold scored five straight points to extend their lead. The Tigers won the set 25-15 with eight more kills than the Eagles.
Inside the Numbers
- Moran stands fourth in the CAA, averaging 8.14 per set, following a match-high 27 assists.
- Purcell-Telefoni's .417 match hitting percentage improved her season mark to .377, which is third best in the conference.
Next Game
The Tigers resume CAA play against Hampton at SECU Arena on Oct. 22 and 23, with the matches slated for 6 p.m. and 2 p.m., respectively. Tickets are available
here.
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