CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charleston cruised to a convincing three-set sweep at Queen University of Charlotte on Tuesday evening, continuing to add to their program record with their 15^th victory of the season.

Just the Basics


FINAL             Charleston 3, Queens 0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-20)
 
 
TEAM RECORDS
Charleston (15-9, 4-8 EIVA)
Queens (8-19)

How it Happened
For the second time this season the Golden Eagles earned a straight set win over the Royals, this time on the road in the Levine Center.  The UC attack was consistent all evening, hitting at over .200 in each of the three sets including a .333 performance in Charleston's strong second. 
 
Ryan Santos led all attackers with 11 kills and hit at an efficient .391 for the match.  Setter Anthony Rivera accounted for 27 assists but more impressively set a season-high in kills with six, converting on all six attempts for a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage.
 
UC Match Leaders
 
Kills – Ryan Santos (11)
Assists – Anthony Rivera (27)
Aces – Ian Barker (3)
Digs – Sean Drexl (5)
Blocks – Eugene Stuart (3)
 
 
NOTABLES

 

• Freshman Sean Drexl has led the team in digs for the second straight match after playing a limited role for much of the 2018 season.  Ryan Santos eclipsed the 200 kill mark for the year with his 11 kills against the Royals, the second time in as many seasons the senior has gone over 200.  Charleston continues to lead the nation in digs per set, averaging over 10.5 each time out.

 
NEXT UP
 
UC welcomes Sacred Heart to the Wehrle Innovation Center on Friday evening in the first of two matches with the Pioneers.  First serve between the Golden Eagles and SHU is set for 7:00 p.m.
 
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