Banner Elk, N.C.- The University of Charleston volleyball team adds another win to their win column, as they defeat Lees-McRae College 3-1 to improve to 6-2 on the season.
The Basics:
Location: Banner Elk, NC
Score: 3-1 (25-22 UC; 25-15 UC; 25-23 LMC; 25-21 UC)
Records: UC: 6-2; LMC 3-4
How it Happened:
The Golden Eagles started off slow in set one with the Bobcats jumping to an early 5-2 lead, but UC fought their way back to knot it up at six on a service ace by Patrycja Majos, attack errors by LMC and kills by Pia Selke and Sage Bearnson. From there, a close matchup followed, as both teams traded sideouts until Charleston pulled ahead 25-22 to grab the first set of the game.Â
Set two was a smoother ride for the Golden Eagles, as they secured the first two points on a Bobcat attack error and another Majos service ace. Charleston led the entire way with kills from Emma Shepherd, Mai-Lani Hernandez,Reagan McLean, Bearnson and Majos. UC won the frame 25-15.
Charleston fell to Lees-McRae 25-23 in set three, which forced another set. The fourth set was also back-and-forth, but a five point scoring run put the Golden Eagles ahead 18-13. UC held the lead to secure the 25-21 win over LMC to conclude the game. Offensively, Shepherd led Charleston with 18 kills and two service aces, while Janna Morrissey led the defense with 13 digs.Â
Up Next:
Charleston hits the road on September 15 to compete in the Walk On's University of West Florida Invitational. The matchup begins at 11:30am at the UWF Field House.
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