BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Citadel volleyball team stormed out to a victory in the opening set, but it was not enough as the Bulldogs fell, 3-1 (25-14, 16-25, 18-25, 18-25), to Samford Saturday night.
Game Information
Score: Samford 3, The Citadel 1
Records: The Citadel (4-4, 0-2), Samford (3-10, 2-0)
Location: Pete Hanna Center (Birmingham, Alabama)
Series: Samford leads 20-2
How it Happened
- The Citadel stormed out quickly in the opening set as a kill from Ali Ruffin gave the Bulldogs an 8-2 advantage.
- The Citadel pushed its lead to double figures before Samford responded with five-straight points.
- After a timeout, The Citadel responded with six-straight points of their own, highlighted by a pair of kills from Sharlissa de Jesus.
- The Citadel was able to put away the set with another kill from de Jesus.
- The Citadel scored the first two points of the second set, but Samford responded to take a 10-5 lead.
- The Citadel got a kill from Gina Delancey to pull within four points, but Samford pushed its advantage to eight points before taking the set.
- Samford kept the momentum into the third set as they opened a 13-5 advantage.
- The Citadel responded with three-straight points, but responded by scoring five of the next six points to open a nine-point advantage.
- A 4-1 run by The Citadel pulled the Bulldogs within six points, but Samford was able to respond and close out the set.
- The fourth set was tight early as the teams went back-and-forth through the first 14 points.
- A solo block from Alicia Roberts gave The Citadel a two point lead, but Samford responded with a run to take a five-point lead.
- The Citadel would battle, but Samford was able to pull away to take the set and the match.
Inside the Box Score
Up Next
The Bulldogs return to McAlister Field House on Sept 29 as they play host to Wofford. First serve is set for 6 p.m.
