Cougars Drop CAA Contest to Blue Hens

Monday, September 30

Newark, Del.

6:30 PM

College of Charleston

3-11, 0-2CAA

Delaware

10-4, 2-1CAA

Charleston

DELAWARE

9/30/2019 8:33:00 PM | Volleyball

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NEWARK, Del. --- Sophomore Amani Dunston recorded a double-double and four players combined for 29 kills as College of Charleston fell to Delaware in straight sets on Monday evening in Colonial Athletic Association action.

QUICK SETS
Final Score: Delaware 3, College of Charleston 0 (31-29, 25-22, 25-17)
Location: Newark, Del. (Bob Carpenter Center)
Records: James Madison (10-4, 2-1 CAA), Charleston (3-11, 0-2 CAA)

HOW IT HAPPENED
Delaware senior Maria Bellinger accounted for a match-high 19 kills – including 10 in the first set – to lead an efficient attack for the Blue Hens. Charleston's defense forced the Hens to work for every point but unforced errors frustrated the Cougars throughout the match. The Blue Hens won the battle at the net with 11 blocks to the Cougars' four as Charleston combined for 41 kills and a .142 hitting percentage. Delaware finished with 45 kills, five aces and a .271 attacking clip.

COUGAR OF THE MATCH
Senior middle blocker Peyton Eisnaugle put down seven kills on 12 swings, added two blocks and hit .417 to pace the Cougar attack.

NOTABLES

Dunston recorded her third career double-double with 13 assists and a match-high 12 digs.
Mandy Napierala accounted for a team-high eight kills.
Redshirt junior Meghan Murphy chipped in seven kills including five in the marathon first set.
Senior Lauren Freed contributed seven kills, 11 digs and a solo block.
The Cougars put down 17 of their 41 kills in the first set before posting 15 in set two.
Redshirt freshman Claire Campbell collected five kills on 10 swings without an error.
Junior Logan Manusky accumulated 11 digs and set a career-high with seven assists.