FRANKFORT, Ky.—University of Charleston Women's Volleyball defeats Kentucky State University (1-29, 0-19 SIAC) in straight sets and Lane College (11-27, 8-11 SIAC) in four sets in the Kentucky State Tri-Match to improve to 23-8 on the season.

The Basics:
Location: Frankfort, Ky.
Score: Game 1 - 3-0 UCWV (25-13 UCWV, 25-12 UCWV, 25-6 UCWV) Game 2 - 3-1 UCWV (25-22 LC, 25-8 UCWV, 25-10 UCWV, 25-6 UCWV)

How it Happened:
Charleston started the tri-match off strong by downing Kentucky State in straight sets. In set one, the Golden Eagles scored the first few points, but the teams began trading sideouts until Charleston pulled ahead 18-9 on a six-point service run by Emma Shepherd. The Golden Eagles went on to win the frame 25-13 on kills by Kate Strong, Pia Selke, Riley Hoff and Sage Bearnson. 

Charleston secured the first two points of set two on a kill by Reagan McLean an attack error by the Thorobreds. The Golden Eagles then jolted to a 13-2 lead with Thorobred errors, a service ace by Abby Avila and kills by Shepherd and McLean. UC kept the momentum going and sealed the 25-12 set two victory on a kill and service ace by Shepherd.

The Golden Eagles won set three 25-6 to capture the straight set win over Kentucky State. The third frame showcased aces by Hoff, Selke and Shepherd and kills by Selke, McLean, Hoff and Bearnson. 

Charleston won game two against Lane College in four sets. The Dragons came out firing in the first set, scoring the first 10 points of the set on kills, service aces and a Golden Eagle error. UC was able to cut the lead down to two on Dragon errors and kills by Patricia Majos, Shepherd and Selke, but they lacked the momentum to pull head. Lane went on to win the set 25-22.

Despite the rough first set, the Golden Eagles bounced back and held the Dragons to just 24 points across three sets. Majos led the team in kills with 13, while Shepherd followed closely behind her with ten of her own. Bearnson was also productive offensively for the Golden Eagles with a total of six aces. Defensively, McLean and Kate Strong acted as a wall for Charleston with six blocks. 

Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will host their last home game of the season and honor their seniors on Monday, November 6 against Glenville State University. The seniors will be recognized prior to the game, which is at 7pm.