Charleston, W.Va. - The University of Charleston defeated Kentucky State University on their home court Tuesday night in an all-around performance from the Golden Eagles.
The Basics:
Location: Wehrle Innovation Center
Score: Charleston 3, Kentucky State 1
Records: UC (5-6), KSU (1-8)
How It Happened:
Charleston overpowered Kentucky State in four sets, in a match that featured twenty Golden Eagles players. After opening set one with a solo block from Kate Strong, UC didn't look back. Charleston went on a 6-0 run behind multiple service aces from Patrycja Majos and took the set by a score of 25-18. Kentucky State looked to respond in the second set. Scoring started off very back-and-forth, before KSU pulled ahead towards the middle, and took the set 25-20. Determined to take back control, Charleston was relentless in the third set with 15 kills as a team. Ending with a kill from Taylor Woods, UC won the third set 25-10. The fourth and final set was a similar story for Charleston. After a kill and service ace from Jasmine Broberg to open the set, UC was all gas no breaks to the finish, ultimately taking the set by a score of 25-14.
Patrycja Majos led the match with 11 kills with a .588 hitting percentage. London Upchurch had 24 assists and 4 digs, while Maddie Smith and Divine Muo each contributed 9 kills.
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will open up Mountain East Conference competition with a match at West Liberty University on Friday, September 18th at 7:00 pm.
