Box Score BIRMINGHAM, ALA -  The Citadel volleyball team dropped a road match to Samford in straight sets this Saturday night.

How it Happened

• The Citadel and Samford went back and forth throughout the first set before Samford would pull ahead after the Bulldogs racked up three hitting errors. Sarah Dobrich and Mellanie King tallied three kills each in the first set.
• Samford took hold of an early lead to start the second set but the Citadel was able to cut the deficit to four after Dobrich hit a service ace. The Bulldogs recorded four blocks in the second set despite losing 25-19.
• Alicia Roberts began the third set with a kill followed immediately by a block to give the Bulldogs a 5-1 edge over Samford. The Bulldogs of Samford would battle back to take the lead to close out the set.
• Sharlissa De Jesus continued to lead the Bulldogs with 10 kills, six digs and three blocks on the night. King nearly missed a double-double after recording nine digs and seven kills. Dobrich tallied six kills, three service aces and three blocks during the match. Caricia Rodriguez notched 13 digs, more than any player on either team. 

Coach Zelenock on the Match

• "Tonight we didn't play anywhere near the level of volleyball that we need to in order to win conference matches. We have lacked consistency from game to game and that is something we will focus on going into the game this week against Mercer. We will look to eliminate unforced errors and play to the level that we are capable at home. "

Up Next
The Bulldogs will return home to face on Wednesday, Oct. 6 to take on the Mercer Bears at 6 p.m. 

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