CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Charleston held off a tough W.Va. Wesleyan team and swept Malone University to claim their fourth victory in two days.Â
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The wins improve the Golden Eagles to 13-8 overall and remain perfect in Mountain East play with a 4-0 mark.Â
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UC squared off with the Bobcats in the first match of the afternoon as each of the teams traded punches in the five-set thriller. Charleston eventually came out on top by picking up the fifth set by a 15-10 score. Megan Mourier paced UC with a career-high 19 kills, hitting at a .400 clip in the process. Both Claire Lambert and Chloe Massaro set career marks in assists, while Alexis Tyree set career-highs in kills (7) and digs (15).
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After taking a match break, UC faced off with Malone University and easily dismantled the Pioneers in three straight sets. Carly Granger posted a double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs with Shiann White chipping in seven kills and 16 digs.
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UC returns to the court Tuesday evening to host their Kanawha Valley rival, W.Va. State University, at the CCHS Athletic Complex. First whistle is set for 7:00 p.m.
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