CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team split the weekend after falling to Mercer 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 28-26) Saturday evening in McAlister Field House.
 
Game Information
Score: Mercer 3, The Citadel 0
Records: Mercer (13-9, 9-3), The Citadel (9-7, 5-5)
Location: McAlister Field House (Charleston, South Carolina)
Mercer: Mercer leads 18-2.
 
How it Happened

• The Bulldogs got the set started as Makaya Middleton put a kill away.
• The teams exchanged points throughout the set and tied back up at 21.
• A Bulldog error began a Mercer 4-1 run, ending the set at 25-22.
• The teams would exchange the first six points before Mercer scored three-straight points to take a 6-3 advantage.
• Mercer would continue to stretch its lead before an Alicia Roberts kill brought the Bulldogs within five.
• The Citadel would get as close as three points on a block from Gina Delancey and Belle Hogan, but Mercer would get a kill to put away the set.
• The Citadel shifted their momentum in the final set and broke away resulting in a 16-12 advantage.
• Mercer was able to come from behind and tie the set back up at 20. 
• The team's traded the next few points, but ultimately a kill and a Bulldog error allowed the Bears to end the set at 28-26.

Inside the Box Score

• Sharlissa de Jesus led the Bulldogs with 16 kills, seven digs, and one service ace.
• Gina Delancey followed with eight kills.
• Kenzie Kellerman recorded 22 digs.
• Belle Hogan handed out 34 assists and six digs.

Up Next
The Bulldogs hit the road for four away matches, starting with Wofford on Oct. 27. First serve is set for 6 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.