Game Notes (PDF)
CHARLESTON, S.C.-Â The Citadel volleyball team welcomes Charleston Southern to McAlister Field House for their home-opener on Sept. 13. First serve is set for 6:30 p.m and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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Champion Recognition
Pregame of Tuesday's match will include a recognition of the Bulldogs as the 2021 Southern Conference Championship banner is revealed for the first time.Â
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Returning Home
The Bulldogs will temporarily return home after three weekends on the road. They are coming off a 2-1 weekend at the Rocky Top Classic, defeating Norfolk State in five and sweeping New Hampshire. The team recorded three season-highs during their match against Norfolk State with 73 kills, 104 digs and 70 assists, all of which broke into top 10 all-time.
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Series with the Buccaneers
This match will mark the 30
th time the Bucs and Bulldogs have met on the court. Charleston Southern has started their season with a 4-6 record defeating Appalachian State, South Carolina State, Queens and Mercer. They are led by Graduate Student Peyton Thompson who has 148 kills on the season and averages 3.89 a set.Â
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Up Next
The Bulldogs will travel to Buies Creek, N.C. to participate in the Fairfield Inn and Suites Dunn Campbell Invitational. They will face North Carolina Central on Friday (3:00 p.m.) then Robert Morris (2:00 p.m.) and Campbell (6:00 p.m.) on Saturday.Â
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