CHALRESTON S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team will take on Charleston Southern in its home opener at 6 p.m. Tuesday at McAlister Field House.
 
The Bulldogs (4-7) return from the UNC Asheville Invitational, where the squad picked up wins against Alabama A&M and South Carolina State and fell to UNC Asheville and New Orleans.
 
Junior Megan Sowell was named to the UNC Asheville all-tournament team, after hitting a match-high 20 kills against UNC Asheville for a .500 attack percentage. The right-side hitter also led the Bulldogs' attack against South Carolina State, posting a match-high 18 kills and 12 digs.
 
Sophomore Logan Smith served as the Bulldogs' starting setter at the tournament, recording a match-high 42 assists against UNC Asheville, 41 assists against SC State and 42 assists against New Orleans.
 
Junior Samantha Espy led The Citadel's defense, recording a match-high 24 digs against both Alabama A&M and SC State.
 
Sophomore Moriah Smith recorded double-doubles against three of the four teams faced at the invite, peaking with a match-high 21 kills and 10 digs to earn an attack percentage of .347 against New Orleans.
 
Charleston Southern enters the match after back-to-back losses on Saturday at the GCU Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona. The Buccaneers are 3-8 and fighting a four-match losing streak.
 
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