Box Score

The Citadel Cit 11-15,4-9 SoCon

Mercer Mercer 8-17,4-9 SoCon

The Citadel Cit

11-15,4-9 SoCon

Final

Nov. 04, 2022

Mercer Mercer

8-17,4-9 SoCon

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	4	F
The Citadel Cit	23	28	25	25	(3)
Mercer Mercer	25	26	15	18	(1)

Game Recap: Volleyball | 11/4/2022 9:48:00 PM

Ruffin’s Dominating Performance Leads Dogs Against Mercer

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Ali Ruffin's performance leads the Bulldogs in a 3-1 (25-23, 28-26, 25-15, 25-18) victory over Mercer on Friday night.

Game Information
Score: The Citadel (3), Mercer (1)
Records: The Citadel (11-15, 4-9), Mercer (8-17, 4-9)
Location: Hawkins Arena (Macon, Georgia)
Series: Mercer leads 18-4

How it Happened

Mercer started on a 5-2 scoring run to begin the first set against the Bulldogs
Kills from Kathleen Bula and Ali Ruffin would assist in narrowing Mercer's lead by three.
Two service aces from Mercer would extend their lead to 18-12.
Late kills from Gina Delancey would not be enough as Mercer takes set 1.
The beginning of the second set would be back-and-forth between both teams.
Two block solos from Maddy Cardenas and Delancey would spark a run for the Bulldogs.
The Citadel would go on a 6-0 scoring run to extend their lead to 19-12.
Mercer would answer with a 6-1 scoring run to tie the set at 24-24.
The Citadel ends the third set with kills from Makaya Middleton and Ruffin.
Both teams would be tied to start the third set at 8-8.
A kill from Ruffin would start a 10-1 scoring run by the Bulldogs to extend their lead to 18-9.
Mercer could not overcome The Citadel's lead as the Bulldogs would dominate the third set.
A 7-1 scoring run to start the fourth set by the Bulldogs would give them a 10-6 advantage.
A kill from Sam Barnes would give the Bulldogs a five-point advantage over the Bears.
Late efforts from Mercer would not be enough, as the Bulldogs would end the match on a 4-0 scoring run.

Inside the Box Score

The Bulldogs registered 63 kills and .421% hitting percentage against Mercer
The Citadel would sweep Mercer in the regular season for the first time in program history.
Ali Ruffin led all players with a match-high 19 kills and a .586% hitting percentage.
Lydia Larson registered a career-high 23 assists against the Bears.
Maddy Cardenas was second on The Citadel with 14 kills and three blocks.
Kathleen Bula posted ten kills on 15 attempts.
Gina Delancey added four solo blocks to her career total, moving her to eighth place all-time in solo blocks.
Kenzie Kellerman posted 15 digs.