CHALRESTON S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team hosts East Tennessee State University for its conference opener on Saturday at 4 p.m. inside McAlister Field House.
 
"We are excited to finally get into conference play," head coach Craig Mosqueda said. "We have competed against some tough teams who have helped us prepare."
 
The Citadel (6-10) returns from a 3-0 win at Savannah State, going 26-24, 25-16, 25-13.   
 
Junior Megan Sowell earned her fourth double-double of the season in her last outing after posting a match-high 16 kills and 13 digs.
 
In her last outing, senior Rachel Keefer recorded a match-high 34 assists, along with 13 digs for her eighth double-double of the season. The setter is third in the conference in double-doubles.  
 
ETSU (9-4) is coached by Lindsey Devine, who is in her 13th season with the Bucs. The squad comes off of a 3-0 win against Tennessee State on Tuesday evening and will take on Furman before competing at McAlister.
 
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