Wierzbicki Keys Cougars to Saturday Sweep of Hofstra

Saturday, October 16

Charleston, S.C.

1:00 PM

College of Charleston

12-8,5-4CAA

Hofstra

11-9,5-4CAA

Hofstra

Col. of Charleston

Wierzbicki Keys Cougars to Saturday Sweep of Hofstra

10/16/2021 3:25:00 PM | Volleyball

Box Score

CHARLESTON, S.C. --- Junior Lexi Wierzbicki exploded for 13 kills on 22 swings and junior Gabi Bailey accounted for three of the Cougars' eight service aces to lead College of Charleston to a Saturday sweep of CAA foe Hofstra in TD Arena.

The victory marks the second CAA sweep of the season for Charleston (12-8, 5-4 CAA) and snaps a four-match losing streak to Hofstra (11-9, 5-4 CAA) dating back to 2018. The Cougars won the match by scores of 25-22, 25-22 and 25-15 while combining for 42 kills, eight aces, six blocks and a .312 hitting percentage. Charleston limited Hofstra to 32 kills, four service aces, five blocks and a .167 clip on the attack.

Critical Point
With the Cougars holding a narrow 11-9 lead in the third set, Bailey connected for her first of three kills in the frame to spur Charleston on an 8-2 run that would put the set – and the match – out of reach for Hofstra.

Key Cougars

Lexi Wierzbicki continued her stellar play with perhaps her best match of the season hitting a blistering .545 with 13 kills on 22 swings.
Bailey turned in an all-around performance with 10 kills, four digs, three assists, two blocks and a match-high three aces.
Senior Claire Campbell was easily the most efficient player on the floor with eight kills on 12 swings without an error. She also added a match-high four blocks.
Freshman Jasmin Goei dished out 19 assists to along with four digs and an ace.
Junior Logan Pope chipped in with six key kills on 11 swings.

Game Notes

The Cougars hit well above .300 in both the first and third sets including an other-worldly .464 clip with 17 kills in the final frame.
After Hofstra posted a .419 hitting percentage in the opening frame, Charleston's defense clamped down and held the Pride to only 15 kills and a .034 clip over the last two sets.
Wierzbicki accounted for five of her 13 kills on only six swings in the third set.
All eight of the Cougars' service aces came in the first two sets.

Up Next
The Cougars and Pride will meet again in the second match of the weekend on Sunday afternoon. First serve is slated for 12:00 p.m. from TD Arena.