HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 10, 2025) … The Hampton University volleyball team dropped a midweek contest with American Wednesday night 25-8, 25-12, 25-13 in Holland Hall.

The Eagles jumped out to a blistering start with an early 5-1 lead in the first set. The Pirates began chipping away courtesy of kills by Jaya Rimm and Racquel Frazier. American quickly responded with an 11-0 run of their own to take set one handily. In set two Frazier got the scoring started with three early kills to help the Pirates hold a 3-3 tie. American answered, adding a 15-3 run following the hot Pirates start and took a commanding 2-0 lead into the third set.  

In the third set, Katerina Pappa gave Hampton a 1-0 lead with an ace. Following another American run, the Pirates scratched back into the set. Nia Thomas ripped back-to-back aces to bring the Pirates within five, while Frazier added a pair of kills. The Eagles began to pull away late and eventually took down the Pirates in three-sets. Hampton was led by Frazier's 10 kills, while Rimm added seven of her own. Morgan Warren racked up 18 assists, and Thomas recorded six digs. 

UP NEXT:
Hampton returns to action over the weekend when they travel to Navy to play in the Navy Invitational. The Pirates will take on Gardner-Webb Saturday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m., before playing Navy in the nightcap at 7 p.m.