Box Score SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Bulldogs completd one of the program's best seasons, dropping their SoCon second round match to Samford, 0-3.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: The Citadel 0, Samford 3
Tournament: Southern Conference Tournament
Location: Spartanburg, S.C. (hosted by Wofford)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Citadel came out swinging in the first set, keeping the score within two point till midway through.
- Samford answered a commanding kill from Sharlissa De Jesu to mount a six-point run, to take an eight point lead 20-12.
- The 'Dogs ralled back to come within three, but Samford held on for a 25-21 victory.
- The Samford Bulldogs jumped out early in the second set to a, 6-1 lead over The Citadel.
- Samford when on two different four-point runs and a six-point to stretch their lead, ultimately taking the set, 25-12.
- Samford started the third set with a six-point run, to go up 7-1 early.
- The Bulldog offense struggled to put up back-to-back points, dropping the final set, 25-10.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Sharlissa De Jesus led the Bulldogs with eight kills for the match and posted eight digs.
- Megan Fuhr put up at otal 20 assists for the day.
- Samford's offense closed out the match with a .360 hitting percentage.
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