Bulldogs Fall in Midweek Action

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team fell to Wofford in four sets (25-23, 24-26, 21-25, 23-25) during midweek action on Wednesday evening in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Game Information
Score: The Citadel (1), Wofford (3)
Records: The Citadel (9-8, 5-6), Wofford (13-11, (7,5)
Location: Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
Series: Wofford leads 42-7.

How it Happened

The Terriers opened the first set with a block, but it was quickly returned with a kill from Ali Ruffin.
The teams were evenly matched, and a kill from Sharlissa de Jesus tied them up at 20 forcing a Wofford timeout.
The Bulldogs went on a 5-3 run ending the set at 25-23 with a kill from Ruffin.
The second set began with a kill from Makaya Midleton and service ace from de Jesus to give the Bulldogs a 3-1 advantage.
Wofford fought back and ultimately met the Bulldogs at 24-24. Back-to-back kills allowed the Terriers to finish the set at 26-24.
The third set saw a strong Terrier start, putting them at a four-point advantage. The Bulldogs used kills from de Jesus and Middleton to catch up and tie the set at 13.
Wofford once again took off and pulled a lead that the Bulldogs could not return, ending the set at 25-21.
Bulldog errors allowed Wofford to start the final set with a 5-1 lead.
The Citadel fought back from the disadvantage and a service ace from Belle Hogan allowed a 12-12 tie.
The team's exchanged points and were still tied at 23-23, but Bulldog errors allowed the set and match to end at 25-23.

Inside the Box Score

Sharlissa de Jesus tied her season-high with 25 kills,t equaled the mark she set against Idaho State in the season opener.
Ali Ruffin followed with 13 kills, and two solo-blocks.
Belle Hogan added 50 assists, 14 digs, and one service ace. The 50 assists are a career-high.
Faith Justice contributed two service aces.

Up Next
The Bulldogs will head to Chattanooga on Oct. 27 to continue road action. First serve is set for 6 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Sharlissa de Jesus

Belle Hogan

Faith Justice

Ali Ruffin

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