CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The University of Charleston men's volleyball team cruised to a straight-set victory over Wittenberg on Tuesday night at the Wehrle Innovation Center, winning 25-9, 25-20, 25-16.

The Basics:
Location: Wehrle Innovation Center
Score: W, 3-0 (25-9, 25-20, 25-16)
Records: UC 9-11 (4-2 EIVA); WU 15-10 (2-1 MCVL)

How it Happened: 
The Golden Eagles (9-11, 4-2 EIVA) dominated from start to finish, hitting an impressive .429 as a team while limiting the Tigers (15-10, 2-1 MCVL) to a .139 attack percentage.
Charleston set the tone early in the first set, capitalizing on strong serving and efficient hitting to take a commanding 25-9 win. Max Nissen led the offensive charge with 14 kills on a .684 hitting percentage, while Joonatan Salpakari added 10 kills and two service aces.

The second set was more competitive, with Wittenberg pushing back to keep the score close. However, Charleston's balanced attack proved too much to handle as the Golden Eagles pulled away late for a 25-20 win. Setter Paul Stommel orchestrated the offense with 26 assists while also contributing three service aces.

In the final frame, Charleston regained control, using timely blocks and aggressive attacking to secure the sweep with a 25-16 victory. Kai Cousins recorded eight kills on a .417 hitting clip, while Felipe Mendes added five kills and four digs to round out the offensive effort.

Up Next:
Charleston will stay at home for their next match, hosting Thomas More University on Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at the Wehrle Innovation Center.