Charleston, W.Va. - The University of Charleston would not be denied on Tuesday night, using all five sets to take down California University of Pennsylvania.
The Basics:
Location: Wehrle Innovation Center
Score: Charleston 3, Cal PA 2
Records: UC (12-10), CUP (8-14)
How It Happened:
Charleston and Cal PA traded blows in the first set, with both sides having multiple runs. However, the Vulcans would pull away with a 7-1 run to end the set, taking it by a score of 25-23. After pulling ahead with an early 7-3 lead in set two, UC never gave back control. Following a kill from Jasmine Broberg, Charleston would even the match with a 25-21 set two win. Cal PA responded with emphasis in the third set, hitting .290 as a team. The Vulcans scored six unanswered points to end the set, taking it 25-10. But with their backs against the wall, the Golden Eagles refused to falter. Finding themselves down 18-9 in the fourth set, Charleston scored seven answered points. They then followed that up with an 8-1 run to end the set by a score of 25-23 and force the decisive fifth set. UC would carry their momentum into set five, ultimately taking it 15-12.
Sahana Rajesh put on an impressive performance, recording a career-high 42 digs. Patrycja Majos led the Golden Eagles offense with 14 kills and Erin Lowe added 23 assists. Kate Strong had a .316 hitting percentage with 9 kills as well as 4 solo blocks.
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will travel to Pittsburgh, PA to take on the Pioneers of Point Park University on Friday, October 16th at 7:00 pm.
