Appalachian State Game Information (Friday, Aug. 24 – 4:30 p.m. – Asheville, N.C.)
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UNC Asheville Game Information (Saturday, Aug. 25 – 10 a.m. – Asheville, N.C.)
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Coppin State Game Information (Saturday, Aug. 25 – 4 p.m. – Asheville, N.C.)
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team begins regular-season action Friday afternoon when it competes in the UNC Asheville Invitational. 

The two-day event will commence on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and conclude Saturday at 4 p.m.
 
Invitational Information: Justice Center, Asheville, N.C. (200 Wellness Way, Asheville, NC 28804)

Weekend Schedule
Friday, Aug. 24 - Appalachian State, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Aug. 25 – UNC Asheville, 10 a.m.
Saturday Aug. 25 – Coppin State, 4 p.m.
 
Opponent Backgrounds
Appalachian State recorded a 4-1 win over Wake Forest last Friday in an exhibition match. The Mountaineers return junior outside hitter Melissa McMath, who was named Second Team All-Sun Belt last season. 
 
UNC Asheville comes off a 13-15 record from the 2017 season and is led by standout senior Cara Guthrie. Guthrie, most recently named to the Preseason All-Big South Team, started in all 28 matches for the Bulldogs and recorded a team high 391 kills to go along with 33 service aces on the year. 
 
Coppin State is led by head coach Tim Walsh, who led the Eagles to four conference wins in the 2017 season. The Eagles welcomed 11 newcomers to the 2018 roster. The Citadel has faced off against CSU three times in program history and leads the series 3-0.
 
Last Time Out for The Citadel: The Citadel claimed a victory in an exhibition last Saturday against West Virginia State. The team compiled 15 blocks in the match with Sarah Dobrich leading the charge with five. The Bulldogs served up 12 aces in the first contest of the season, led by returners Sharlissa de Jesus and Megan Fuhr with four. 
 
Dave Zelenock on the Upcoming Season: "This weekend will be a good experience for the whole team as we start to put the new systems into place. We have a lineup in mind for Appalachian State and we will keep doing what works and make changes on the things that don't.
 
"Our freshman had a good scrimmage, usually there are some jitters the first time you put the jersey on, but this group didn't seem rattled by that. They are going to keep getting better all year and we expect all three to contribute in a big way this year."
 
Follow Along: For more information and updates on The Citadel volleyball team's season, visit CitadelSports.com and follow @CitadelVB on Twitter and @CitadelVolleyball on Instagram.
 
Up Next: The Citadel competes in the Florida Atlantic University Invitational next weekend in Boca Raton, Florida.