Friday, August 28
Wilmington, N.C. / Hanover Hall
10:00 AM
The Citadel
vs
Kennesaw State
Volleyball Preview: at Seahawk Classic
8/27/2026 1:00:00 PM | Volleyball
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team kicks off the 2026 campaign at the Seahawk Classic, hosted by UNCW, on Aug. 28-29. The Bulldogs face Kennesaw State and Le Moyne on Aug. 28 followed by the host Seahawks on Aug. 29.
About the Bulldogs
The Citadel heads into its 27th season and its ninth under head coach Dave Zelenock. The Citadel returns 10 players from the 2025 squad and adds six newcomers, including five freshmen and one graduate student. The Bulldogs were picked tenth in the preseason SoCon Coaches poll.
The Citadel volleyball team posted a team GPA of 3.49 for 2025. The Citadel has earned the award six consecutive times, and 2026 marks the tenth time in program history.
FloCollege
The Bulldogs will appear on FloCollege UNCW on Saturday. The other two matches will not be streamed.
Sims Builds off Freshman Season
Jordyn Sims collected 126 kills while hitting .162 and adding 27 total blocks during her freshman season.
Digging In
The Citadel finished seventh in the Southern Conference in digs per set last season at 14.38. Returning libero Jess Martin ranked eighth among all SoCon players with 3.39 digs per set.
Lippelgoos at the Net
Luci Lippelgoos led the Bulldogs with 69 total blocks, including a team-high 24 solo blocks, while hitting .195.
The Lowcountry Championship
The Citadel hosts College of Charleston, South Carolina State and Charleston Southern at McAlister Field House from Sept. 3-5.
About the Bulldogs
The Citadel heads into its 27th season and its ninth under head coach Dave Zelenock. The Citadel returns 10 players from the 2025 squad and adds six newcomers, including five freshmen and one graduate student. The Bulldogs were picked tenth in the preseason SoCon Coaches poll.
The Citadel volleyball team posted a team GPA of 3.49 for 2025. The Citadel has earned the award six consecutive times, and 2026 marks the tenth time in program history.
FloCollege
The Bulldogs will appear on FloCollege UNCW on Saturday. The other two matches will not be streamed.
Sims Builds off Freshman Season
Jordyn Sims collected 126 kills while hitting .162 and adding 27 total blocks during her freshman season.
Digging In
The Citadel finished seventh in the Southern Conference in digs per set last season at 14.38. Returning libero Jess Martin ranked eighth among all SoCon players with 3.39 digs per set.
Lippelgoos at the Net
Luci Lippelgoos led the Bulldogs with 69 total blocks, including a team-high 24 solo blocks, while hitting .195.
The Lowcountry Championship
The Citadel hosts College of Charleston, South Carolina State and Charleston Southern at McAlister Field House from Sept. 3-5.
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