Box Score

ELKINS, W.Va. - The Golden Eagles were able to keep their win streak alive and improve to an eight games streak as UC beat Davis and Elkins 3-0 tonight. Charleston improved to 12-1 in conference play while Davis and Elkins fell to 7-6. Charleston maintained first place in the south division and Davis and Elkins remained in third place in the south.  

The Basics
Location: Elkins, W.Va (McDonnell Center)
Score: Charleston 3, Davis & Elkins 0
Records: UC (25-3, 12-1 MEC); D&E (14-11, 7-6 MEC)

How It Happened
In the first set, the teams traded points all the way up to 17-17. A kill by Sage Bearnson gave the Golden Eagles a 18-17 lead, and Charleston would not surrender the lead the rest of the set. The Golden Eagles went on to win the set 25-19 with the final point coming on a kill from Pia Selke. 

The second set was a little bit different, as the Golden Eagles were able to jump out to a 7-2 lead on a Selke service ace. UC would never allow Davis & Elkins back into the set as they would go on to win 25-18 on a kill from McKenzie Damon.  

The third set was much different from the other two, as Davis & Elkins was able to jump out to a mini lead of 8-5. The Golden Eagles were able to fight back to level the score at 10 on a solo block by Damon. UC then went on a 7-2 run to take a 17-12 lead and never looked back. The Golden Eagles would win the third set 25-23 on a kill from McKenzie Carpenter.

UC was led offensively by Selke with 11 kills and Reagan McLean with 7 kills. Maria Hernandez dished out 25 assists and led the way defensively with 13 digs to complete another double-double.  

Up Next
The Golden Eagles will take on Glenville State Friday at home at 7PM. The Pioneers are currently 14-14, 3-9 in the MEC, and hold fourth place in the South Division.