Charleston, W.Va. – The University of Charleston fell in four sets to Concord University on Friday night.
The Basics:
Location: Wehrle Center
Score: Concord 3, Charleston 1
Records: CU (19-9, 11-3 MEC), UC (17-11, 9-5 MEC)
How It Happened:
The first set was controlled by Concord early, as they took a 15-8 lead. But Charleston fought back, knotting the score even at 21. The two teams pushed the set into extra points, where the Mountain Lions would take it 28-26. The second set was a battle, featuring sixteen tied scores and seven lead changes. The two sides were once again even at 21 before a 4-0 run from the Golden Eagles would get them the set win 25-21. CU had complete control of the third set from start to finish as they strung together multiple extended runs. Concord would take set three by a score of 25-8. The Golden Eagles looked to respond in the fourth set, taking an early lead. The Mountain Lions soon countered with a 7-0 run that was enough to keep them ahead. CU claimed set four, and ultimately the match, by a score of 25-18.
Patrycja Majos led the Golden Eagles offense with 9 kills. Sahana Rajesh led the match with 26 digs while Kate Strong added 5 blocks.
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will travel to Portsmouth, OH as the take on the Bears of Shawnee State on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm.
