Oct. 4, 2003

Spartanburg, SC - The Wofford volleyball team rallied from down two games to one to defeat The Citadel, 3-2, Saturday afternoon at Benjamin Johnson Arena. After winning the first game, 30-26, the Lady Terriers dropped the next two, 30-24 and 31-29. Facing defeat in game four, Wofford rebounded to win, 30-27, before taking game five, 15-12.

Despite suffering from an injury, junior outside hitter Andrea Duke was the top Lady Terrier of the match, as she recorded team-highs of 19 kills, .371 hitting percentage, five service aces and 24.0 points. Fellow classmate Katie Laser notched 12 kills, team-high 42 total attacks and 14.0 points, while sophomore Megan Propst played arguably the best game of her career, registering 10 kills, 24 total attacks, .250 hitting percentage and 14.0 points.

Sophomore Katie Sobczyk finished with 10 kills, 24 total attacks, seven digs and 13.5 points, while setter Rhea deJesus garnered 45 assists in the victory.

Lindsey Hodge paced the Bulldogs with 14 kills, 35 total attacks, seven service aces, 10 block assists and 27.0 points.

"Any win in conference is huge," said head coach Corey Helle. "Certainly, we're happy with this win despite the fact we're battling injuries and as a team, we haven't played together that long."

With the victory, the Lady Terriers improve to 5-11, 1-4 in the Southern Conference, while The Citadel drops to 2-11, 0-5 SoCon.

Wofford will next play at home against Lowcountry rival South Carolina State, Monday evening, in McAlister Field House at 6:00 pm.