TOWSON, Md. –
Cindy Okpegbue and
Kendra Ireigbe finished with a team-high eight kills each to lead the Coppin State volleyball team during a 3-0 setback to the University of Tennessee in the Towson Invitational Saturday morning at the SECU Arena.
Coppin State (0-2 overall) was competitive against Tennessee (3-0) even though it fell by scores of 25-15, 25-17, 25-14. It was the first time in the 28-year history of its program that Coppin State has ever played a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Also, during the game, Ireigbe tied Brittany Arvin's all-time school record for blocks. They each have 238. Ireigbe had a strong hitting percentage of .375 during the match against the Volunteers. In Coppin State's opening two matches, Ireigbe is averaging 10 kills and three blocks.
More strong efforts for Coppin State was turned in by senior setter
Chelsee Sauni who had 23 assists and five kills. Freshman
Alexa Williams added three kills and a pair of blocks. She also enjoyed a .286 hitting percentage. Sophomore Glory Rosado collected a match best 15 digs along with numerous floor burns.
Tennessee got a team-high nine kills each from Nora Reed and Kanisha Jimenez. Lexi Dempsey finished with 36 assists.
Coppin State concludes the Towson Invitational by taking on host Towson Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Look for a complete weekend review with quotes, photos and video from the weekend on Monday on www.coppinstatesports.com.
