COLUMBIA, SC | The Morehouse Maroon Tigers men's volleyball team showed heart and hustle in their final road contest of the season, pushing the Benedict Tigers across four competitive sets in a non-conference matchup against a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) opponent on Sunday, April 13. Although Morehouse came away with a 3-1 loss (25-23, 16-25, 17-25, 22-25), the performance showcased grit, improved team chemistry, and standout individual efforts from several Maroon Tigers.
 

Set 1: Morehouse 25, Benedict 23

Morehouse came out swinging, earning their second set victory of the season with a 25-23 decision. The Maroon Tigers leaned on an early offensive rhythm led by Charles Parrish Jr. and Daniel Allen, while capitalizing on five Benedict service errors. A service ace from Jamar Shackleford Jr. and multiple key kills helped Morehouse hold off a late Benedict rally to steal the opening set.
 

Set 2: Benedict 25, Morehouse 16

Benedict responded with a dominant second set, outhitting the Maroon Tigers with a .500 attack percentage. Despite Allen and Parrish's continued efforts, the Tigers' offense struggled to keep pace, committing five attack errors and four service errors. De'Andrae Taylor and Camron Petillo led the Benedict charge, evening the match at 1-1.

 

Set 3: Benedict 25, Morehouse 17

The third set began with a 5-1 Morehouse lead, but Benedict stormed back with aggressive net play, racking up eight blocks in the frame. Jared Brown and Zion Beckford swung momentum with big kills, but the Maroon Tigers couldn't overcome late offensive miscues and fell behind 2-1 in the match.


 

Set 4: Benedict 25, Morehouse 22

In the most closely contested set of the match, Morehouse and Benedict exchanged 10 ties and multiple lead changes. Parrish Jr. was electric, and Michael Bloodworth added key points, but Benedict closed the set with a 3-0 run punctuated by back-to-back kills from Beckford and Taylor. The Tigers clinched the match with the 25-22 win.


 

Morehouse Statistical Leaders

• Charles Parrish Jr. – Led all scorers with 15 kills and added 2 blocks and 5 digs.
• Daniel Allen – Tallied 10 kills, 6 assists, and 5 digs.
• Jamar Shackleford Jr. – Orchestrated the offense with 35 assists and added 3 kills and 3 digs.
• Michael Bloodworth – Added 6 kills and 5 digs.
• Myles Tucker – Anchored the back row with 12 digs

Looking Ahead

These same two teams will face off against each other on Tuesday in the first-round of the SIAC Men's Volleyball Tournament.  

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