ASHEVILLE N.C. – The Citadel volleyball team defeated Alabama A&M in four sets on Friday at the first day of the UNC Asheville Invitational.
 
The Bulldogs (3-6) claimed their first match of the tournament in four sets, 23-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-11.

"After a slow start, we played a much cleaner match with fewer errors," head coach Craig Mosqueda said. "I am really proud of our effort."
 
Senior Bailey Kernodle led the attack against Alabama A&M, placing 14 kills and 12 digs for her second consecutive double-double.
 
Sophomore Moriah Smith earned her fourth consecutive double-double against A&M with 10 kills and 15 digs. The outside hitter also hit three services aces, and went on to earn yet another double-double against UNC Asheville.
 
After falling to UNC Asheville in the first set, The Citadel responded, taking the second set 25-23. Asheville regained the lead, defeating The Citadel 3-1 to claim the second match of the day.
 
Junior Megan Sowell posted a match-high 20 kills against UNC Asheville, earning a .500 attack percentage. Sophomore Logan Smith also recorded a match-high 42 assists.  
 
The Citadel will close out the tournament Saturday against South Carolina State at 11:30 a.m. and New Orleans at 4:30 p.m.
 
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Full Tournament Schedule
 
Saturday, September 12
MATCH 5: Alabama A&M vs. Univ. New Orleans 9:00 a.m.
MATCH 6: The Citadel vs. South Carolina State 11:30 a.m.
MATCH 7: Asheville vs. Alabama A&M 2:00 p.m.
MATCH 8: Univ. New Orleans vs. The Citadel 4:30 p.m.
MATCH 9: Asheville vs. South Carolina State 7:00 p.m.