CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Golden Eagles continued their hot start to the season coming into the UC Tri-Match and went undefeated against Johnson C. University and Central State University.
 
The Basics (Match One): 
Location: Charleston, W.Va. (Russell and Martha Wehrle Innovation Center)
Score: Charleston 3, Johnson C. 0
Records: UC (12-2; 0-0 MEC), JCU (1-3; 0-0 CIAA)
 
How It Happened: 
UC got off to a hot start, winning 14 of the first 20 points in the match. The Golden Eagles would continue to dominate in this set and take the set 25-9 on a kill by Sage Bearnson. The second set was much of the same for UC, as they created a 15-5 lead before going on to take the set 25-8. The third set was once again more UC dominance, as they stormed out to a massive 14-6 lead. This cushion was enough to go on to take the third set 25-11 and the match 3-0.
 
The Golden Eagles were led offensively by Bearnson with 10 kills. Maria Hernandez dished out 26 assists in the victory. Defensively, Erin Carmody led the way with 16 digs.
 
The Basics (Match Two): 
Location: Charleston, W.Va. (Russell and Martha Wehrle Innovation Center)
Score: Charleston 3, Central State 0
Records: UC (12-2; 0-0 MEC), CSU (0-7; 0-1 SIAC)
 
How It Happened: 
UC would look to continue this momentum into the nightcap against Central State University. Charleston held Central State to single digits in all three sets, winning the sets 25-6, 25-8, 25-8. 
 
The Golden Eagles were led offensively by McKenzie Carpenter, McKenzie Damon, and Bearnson whom all tallied 7 kills. Hernandez dished out 20 assists and Carmody led the way defensively with 14 digs.
 
Up Next: 
UC enters conference play with a 13-2 record and will kick-off league play on Tuesday at West Virginia Wesleyan College. 
 
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