🏐 Bowie State Sweeps Goldey-Beacom 3–0 in Wilmington Showdown

By HBCU Original | October 24, 2025 | Wilmington, DE

The Bowie State Bulldogs delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, sweeping Goldey-Beacom College 3–0 in a non-conference matchup in Wilmington, Delaware. Behind a disciplined defense and a balanced offensive attack, the Bulldogs secured their 10th win of the season — improving to 10–14 overall.

Set scores: 25–20, 28–26, 25–23

🐾 Bulldogs Bring the Energy

From the first serve, Bowie State showed poise and purpose. The Bulldogs posted a team hitting percentage of .179, while holding Goldey-Beacom to just .115. Their ability to stay aggressive on the net — racking up 14 total blocks — proved crucial in closing out tight sets and maintaining control down the stretch.

Coach [Insert Name] praised the team’s togetherness and focus:

“This was one of those matches where everyone contributed,” the coach said. “We trusted our system, communicated, and stayed composed when it mattered most.”

Set-by-Set Recap

Set 1 (25–20):
Bowie State established rhythm early behind key kills from Nina Edwards and Nicole Taylor. The Bulldogs’ front line pressured the Lightning into errors, giving BSU the opening set.

Set 2 (28–26):
Both teams traded points in a thriller. Bowie State held firm as Taylor Johnson’s serving run and clutch digs turned the momentum late.

Set 3 (25–23):
With the sweep on the line, Nadira Avery anchored the defense with crucial blocks. Edwards sealed the match with back-to-back kills to end Goldey-Beacom’s comeback hopes.

🎯 Bulldogs by the Numbers

🔥 Game Leaders

• Kills: Nina Edwards – 12 | Nicole Taylor – 8 | Lyric Snowden – 5

• Aces: Mekenna Scott – 3 | Taylor Johnson – 3 | Haley Pelham – 2

• Blocks: Nadira Avery – 8.0 | Edwards – 4.0 | Madyson Brinson – 4.0

• Assists: Mekenna Scott – 22

• Digs: Taylor Johnson – 11

Bowie State edged Goldey-Beacom in total points, 60–46, and showed why their balanced approach is starting to turn the corner late in the season.

🏆 What’s Next

The Bulldogs return home next week, looking to extend their win streak and finish the season strong. If this performance is any indication, Bowie State Volleyball is finding its rhythm at just the right time.

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