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CHARLESTON, S.C. -  The Citadel volleyball team will travel to upstate for the Clemson Invitational Sep. 2-3. The Bulldogs will take on Jacksonville State (10:30 a.m.) and Gardner-Webb (4:30 p.m.) on Friday. Tournament action will conclude with Clemson at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. 
 
Ruffin Leads the Bulldogs
Outside hitter Ali Ruffin lead The Citadel through the College of Charleston Classic with 45 kills and 34 digs. She hit double-double numbers all three games and matched her career-high of four service aces in a match. Ruffin is currently third all-time for kills per set with a 3.10 mark. 
 
Scouting Jacksonville State
The Gamecocks are coming off of a 25-7 season with a 13-3 mark in the Ohio Valley conference. The teams have not met since 2017 when the Bulldogs took their first win of the series. Jacksonville is entering the tournament with a 3-0 record for the season.
 
Scouting Gardner-Webb
Gardner-Webb finished the 2021 season with a 7-19 overall record. They have started the 2022 season 1-2, led by outside hitter Kylee Garrison. The Citadel leads the series 3-2.
 
Scouting Clemson
Saturday's match marks the second time the Bulldogs and Tigers have met on the court. Clemson is led by outside hitter Camryn Hannah, who has recorded 50 kills, followed by Ani Clark with 31. Clemson also enters this weekend's tournament undefeated, dropping only one set. 
 
Up Next
The Bulldogs will continue their road-run and head to Knoxville, Tenn. for the Rocky Top Classic Sep. 9-10. They will face Norfolk State (4:00 p.m.) on Friday, then New Hampshire (10:00 a.m.) and Tennessee (6:30 p.m.) on Saturday. 

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