Mercer Game Information (Wednesday, Oct. 10 – 6 p.m. – Charleston, S.C.)

 
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team returns home to host the Mercer Bears this Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Opponent Background
 
Mercer (8-9, 1-5)  comes off an 0-2 finish over the weekend after dropping two SoCon matches to Samford and Chattanooga. The Bears are led by senior, Paige Alsten who has recorded a team high 205 kills so far on the year to go along with 50 blocks. Defensively, Mercer will look to Emily Wissmach who has tallied a team-high 208 digs so far. The Bears picked up their lone conference win against Western Carolina on Sep. 21 as they opened play at home. 

Match Information: 
McAlister Field House 
 
Last Time Out for The Citadel: The Citadel went 1-1 over the weekend as they hit the road to Samford and Chattanooga. The Bulldogs picked up a 3-0 victory against Chattanooga on Friday with Sharlissa De Jesus leading the charge with 19 kills on the night. In the win, the Citadel compiled five service aces to go along with 51 kills. Samford topped the Bulldogs in straight sets with De Jesus recording double-digit kills again. The Citadel is currently 3-3 in conference play and needs one win to secure the most wins in program history within the Southern Conference.
 
Dave Zelenock on the Mercer Match Up:  "We are happy to be home, the last trip was a long one and we are pleased to come back with at least one win. Mercer is a physical team who will really test our block and defense. We have been pretty good at home this year so we hope to continue that trend and have success with this quick turnaround."
 
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Up Next: The Citadel will play host to ETSU on Oct. 13 as they take on the Buccaneers at 6 p.m.