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Scoreboard

Emma Appleman
1
Davidson DC 4-4,0-0 Atlantic 10
3
Winner Col. of Charleston CC 7-4,0-0 CAA
Davidson DC
4-4,0-0 Atlantic 10
1
Final
3
Col. of Charleston CC
7-4,0-0 CAA
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Davidson DC 21 25 16 23 (1)
Col. of Charleston CC 25 23 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Cougars Claim CofC Classic Title With 3-1 Win OVer Davidson

CHARLESTON, S.C. --- The College of Charleston volleyball team placed four players in double figures in kills and held Davidson's offense at bay in a 3-1 win on Sunday afternoon to clinch the CofC Classic crown in TD Arena.
 
The Cougars (7-4) won the match by scores of 25-21, 23-25, 25-16 and 25-23 and limited Davidson (4-4) to 39 kills, 63 digs and a .104 hitting percentage. Charleston combined for 59 kills, 73 digs, seven aces and a .206 attacking clip.
 
Critical Point
With Charleston holding a narrow 7-5 lead and the match tied at 1-1 in the third set, the Cougars strung together a 10-2 run featuring a pair aces from Gabi Bailey to take a 17-7 advantage. The Cougars would go on to win the set, 25-16, and the match with a 25-23 victory in set four.

Key Cougars
  • Bailey turned in another stellar performance with nine digs, four blocks, three aces and a match-high 13 kills to earn CofC Classic MVP honors.
  • Molly Russell reached double figures in kills for the third straight match with 11 to go along with one block and a .304 attacking clip.
  • Freshman setter Emma Appleman continued to keep the offense humming with her third consecutive 40-assist performance. The Guilford, Conn. native dished out 47 helpers and added 12 digs and six kills to account for her second straight double-double.
  • Lexi Wierzbicki and Kaylin Collins chipped in 11 and 10 kills, respectively.
  • Sammy Campion paced the defense with a match-high 23 digs in addition to three assists and an ace.
Game Notes
  • The Cougars put down at least 13 kills in each set including a match-best 17 in set four.
  • Bailey nearly recorded her fourth straight double-double while dropping in multiple aces for the seventh time this season.
  • Charleston tallied at least 60 digs for the fourth straight match averaging 17.25 digs per set for the weekend.
  • The Cougars held their opponent to a hitting percentage under .200 for the third straight match.
  • Claire Campbell chipped in eight kills and a match-high six blocks while hitting .350.
CofC Classic All-Tournament Team
Gabi Bailey, Charleston (MVP)
Molly Russell, Charleston
Emma Appleman, Charleston
Jamie Streit, Idaho State
Asaih Sopoaga, Idaho State
Dominique Washington, Florida A&M
Irem Ucar, Florida A&M
Melody Paige, Campbell
Bella Brady, Davidson
 
Up Next
The Cougars will open Colonial Athletic Association play against the Elon Phoenix on Friday, September 17. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in TD Arena.
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