Pittsburgh, PA - The University of Charleston swept Point Park in 3 straight sets on Friday night.
The Basics:
Location: Student Center Gym
Score: Charleston 3, Point Park 0
Records: UC (13-10, 5-4 MEC), PPU (6-13, 3-6 MEC)
How It Happened:
In set one, Point Park pulled ahead with an early lead. UC went on a 5-0 run to get ahead 13-12, but this was quickly responded to by Point Park with six unanswered points of their own. Trailing 23-20, the Golden Eagles went on a 6-1 run to take the set 26-24. The second set was back-and-forth, with neither team able to go on long scoring runs. With a kill from Kate Strong, UC would take set two 25-21. Trying to avoid the sweep, the Pioneers put up a strong effort in the third set. This set featured 17 tied scores and 9 lead changes. Point Park had UC on the ropes at set point, but the Golden Eagles fought back. Behind three kills and a service ace, Charleston would take the final set by a score of 26-24.
Patrycja Majos led the Golden Eagles offense with 12 kills, including an ace. Kate Strong and Madison Easton each collected 6 total blocks, while Bianca Bower added 16 digs.
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will travel to Elkins, WV to take on the Senators of Davis & Elkins College on Saturday, October 17that 2:00 pm.
