Charleston Returns Home for Weekend with Elon

Saturday, October 21

Charleston, S.C.

1 PM

College of Charleston

Elon

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10/20/2023 9:30:00 AM | Volleyball

10.21.23 Elon

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – College of Charleston returns home looking to extend their win streak inside TD Arena after sweeping then first-place UNCW in six sets just 12 days ago. Charleston's weekend set with longtime rival Elon marks the end of a three-week stretch against CAA members from the state of North Carolina with the Cougars splitting their first two weekends.

Saturday's match is the annual Pink Out as junior setter Emma Appleman has led the charge on organizing a partnership with the Magee-Womens Institute and Research Center. All proceeds from the Cougars' fundraising will go directly to the institute, specifically geared towards women's health. Anyone interested in donating can do so with this link.

Both teams enter the weekend looking to get back on track after Charleston fell on the road to CAA newcomer Campbell and Elon dropped a pair at home to longtime foe North Carolina A&T.

Weekend Schedule

Charleston vs. Elon | Saturday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Charleston vs. Elon | Sunday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m.

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Charleston owns the overall series lead 31-5 and boasts the longest win streak at 20 between November 2006 and November 2018. However, four of the five Phoenix wins in the series have come since the start of the 2019 season and Charleston leads the last 10 matchups by a 6-4 margin.

Elon is one of two current CAA members Charleston has 30 wins against alongside UNCW, who the Cougars swept in their last home series. Charleston has at least 30 wins against seven programs, six of them coming on the 2023 schedule (Charleston Southern, Davidson, Georgia Southern, Elon, The Citadel and UNCW).

Charleston suffered back-to-back defeats to Campbell. The Cougars fell in straight sets on Saturday and Sunday, marking the first time CofC had fallen in straight sets during CAA play.

Tynley Smeltzer averaged 5.33 digs per set, continuing a terrific stretch. She totaled 32 digs, with 16 in each match. Smeltzer has at least 10 digs in 10 straight contests and 11 this fall.

Anna Smith paced the Charleston attack with 19 kills (3.17/set). Smith tallied 13 kills on Sunday after six on Saturday. The junior outside hitter has 10 or more kills in 12 contests this season.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT

Elon (3-16, 0-10 CAA) fell in back-to-back contests to North Carolina A&T over the weekend. The Phoenix fell in five sets on Saturday before a three-set defeat on Sunday.

Jordan Gower led the Elon defense with 26 digs (3.25/set). Gower reached double figures in both contests, with 13 in each match. She has at least 10 digs in eight straight.

Cameron Lanier and Clara LaRue each tallied 19 kills (2.38/set) to pace Elon. LaRue had a season-best 13 kills on Saturday, and Lanier added 12. Lainer has 10 or more kills nine times this season, while LaRue has completed the feat twice.

FAN INFO

Admission is free of charge for all College of Charleston volleyball matches at TD Arena.
Gates will open one hour prior to first serve of the opening match each day.
College of Charleston's clear bag policy is in effect for all matches played at TD Arena this fall. The full policy can be found here.
There is no designated general parking area for games at TD Arena. There are various parking garages and paid lots in the vicinity of TD Arena that all spectators can utilize.
Alcohol will be available for purchase at all CofC volleyball matches this fall with last call prior to the third set of the final match each day.