CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston women's volleyball team closed out its regular season with a four-set loss to West Virginia State University on Friday at the Wehrle Innovation Center. The Golden Eagles fell 20-25, 18-25, 25-21, 17-25.

The Basics:
Location: Wehrle Innovation Center
Score: 3-1 (L)
Records: UC 24-7 (12-3 MEC); WVSU 20-9 (14-1 MEC)

How it Happened:
Charleston (24-7, 12-3 MEC) showed promise in the first set, with senior Pia Selke leading the way. Selke tallied 10 kills and hit .368 for the match, but the Golden Eagles couldn't sustain their lead, falling 20-25.

The second set saw Charleston struggle offensively, as they only had 10 kills on 43 attacks along with 10 errors. Junior Emma Shepherd added 11 kills and two aces, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Yellow Jackets, who took the set 18-25.

The Golden Eagles found their rhythm in the third set, posting a .536 hitting percentage. Strong performances from Shepherd and Selke, along with contributions from Kate Strong and Patrycja Majos, helped Charleston secure a 25-21 win.

However, West Virginia State (20-9, 14-1 MEC) responded in the fourth set, taking advantage of Charleston's miscues. Despite nine kills from Riley Hoff and 20 assists from setter London Upchurch, the Golden Eagles dropped the set 17-25, sealing the match for the Yellow Jackets.

Up Next:
Charleston will now prepare for the Mountain East Conference Tournament, which begins next week. The Golden Eagles are awaiting their official seeding as they look to make a strong run in postseason play.