CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team fell in a four-set match against the Samford Bulldogs (25-16, 14-25, 25-19, 25-18) on Sunday afternoon at McAlister Field House.

Game Information
Score:  The Citadel (1), Samford (3)
Records:  The Citadel (9-10, 2-4), Samford (9-9, 4-2)
Location:  McAlister Field House (Charleston, South Carolina)
Series: Samford leads 21-4

How it Happened
·         Samford jumped to an early 8-0 led in the first set.
·         Maddy Cardenas and Makaya Middleton interrupted Samford's run with kills making it 9-5.
·         Samford capitalized off four attack errors committed by The Citadel to extend lead to seven
·         A late kill from Sadie Gomez was not enough, as Samford had three kills to end the set.
·         The Bulldogs benefited from two attack errors and one ball-handling error to spark a 5-0 run.
·         A kill from Ali Ruffin sparked a 6-0 run and gave The Citadel a 21-9 lead.
·         An assist from Belle Hogan to Cardenas allowed the Bulldogs to take set two, 25-14. 
·         Both teams exchanged points early in the third set; a Samford kill sparked a 4-0 run.
·         Two kills from Gomez and Middleton shortened Samford's lead to 15-13.
·         The Bulldogs could not benefit from two late attack errors committed by Samford as they took the set.
·         Samford took a 5-2 lead in the fourth, but an attack error and a kill by Ruffin allowed the Bulldogs to shorten the lead to 5-4.
·         A kill from Hogan stopped Samford's four-point scoring run.
·         A block from Gina Delancey and Cardenas cut Samford's lead to 18-15.
·         Late efforts from The Citadel were not enough, as Samford ended the match on a 5-1 scoring run.
 
Inside the Box Score
·         The Citadel complied 42 kills and 83 digs against Samford.
·         Ali Ruffin registered her 12^th double-double of the season with a team-high 13 kills and 20 digs.
·         Belle Hogan led the match with 30 assists, adding to her career total of 1,580.
·         Gina Delancey had a match-high of five total blocks.
·         Kenzie Kellerman added 22 digs to her career total of 1,351
 
Up Next
The Citadel hits the road as they travel to face Chattanooga on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.