WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Howard University women's volleyball team downed George Washington University, 3-0, in its home opener today (25-19, 25-21, 25-20) in a packed Burr Gym.Howard opened the frame with the scores staying close between the two teams. Eventually the Bison went on a 7-2 run and maintained the lead throughout the set to secure a 25-19 victory.
In game two, the Bison began the set trailing the Colonials 5-1; however, HU found their rhythm, closing strong 25-21.
Outside hitter Courtney Dalton and middle blocker Olubunmi Okunade opened the third set with kills giving Howard momentum and an early lead. The Bison would take the set, 25-20.
Okunade registered a team-high 10 kills. Outside hitters Dalton and Jurnee Tipton chipped in 9 and 8 kills, respectively. Sophomore Fola Wilson had 10 digs. Senior Tamia Dockery recorded 25 assists and 7 digs. Jurnee Farrell had 5 digs as well as Antonia Kearney in her freshman debut.
GW Colonial Skylar Iott led their team with 10 kills. Freshman Bella Bowman had a team-high 11 digs. Junior Jaimeson Lee posted 22 assists.
The Bison continue action Saturday at 5:00 p.m. against George Mason before returning home to face Wichita State on Sunday and Stanford on Monday.
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The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 19 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent six conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference. Visit www.hubison.com to learn more.
For complete coverage of Howard University women's volleyball, follow the Bison on social media at @HUBisonVB (Twitter), @HowardVolleyball (Facebook) and @HowardVolleyball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Howard University Athletics at HUBison.com.
About Howard University Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 19 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent six conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference. Visit www.hubison.com to learn more.
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