CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (25-11, 25-19, 25-16) match against ETSU on Friday night.
Game Information
Score: The Citadel (0), ETSU (3)
Records: The Citadel (11-17, 4-11), ETSU (21-7, 15-1)
Location: McAlister Field House (Charleston, South Carolina)
Series: ETSU leads 29-1
How it Happened
- The opening set was close until the Bucs sparked a 5-1 scoring run to open a 12-6 advantage.
- The Bulldogs would not overcome the Bucs' advantage in dropping the first set, 25-11.
- ETSU would start the second set on a 5-0 scoring run.
- A kill from Belle Hogan would spark a scoring run for the Bulldogs, which would tie the match at 5-5.
- The Bucs would answer back with a 6-1 scoring run to give them the 13-8 advantage.
- Two kills from Ali Ruffin narrowed the Bucs' lead to 21-16.
- Late efforts from the Bulldogs would not be enough as the Bucs take set two, 25-19.
- Two early kills from Makaya Middleton gave the Bulldogs the 3-2 lead to start the third set.
- The Bulldogs would take advantage of three attack errors to take an 8-5 lead.
- The Bucs sparked an 8-0 scoring run to open a 16-11 advantage for ETSU.
- Kills from the Bucs would extend the lead to 22-13.
- An ETSU kill would end the set and match.
Inside the Box Score
- The Bulldogs had 32 kills and 53 digs against ETSU.
- Ali Ruffin had a match-high 13 kills.
- Belle Hogan led both teams with 21 assists.
- Kenzie Kellerman added to her career total with 19 digs.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will be back at McAlister Field House to celebrate senior day against Chattanooga on Nov.12. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
