CONWAY, S.C. – College of Charleston beach volleyball seniors Gabi Bailey and Kyra Thompson set the all-time wins record for a duo in program history picking up two wins and leading the Cougars to a 2-0 day.
 
Charleston took down rival Coastal Carolina in 4-1 dominant fashion then swept away Erskine 5-0 to push the win streak to nine.
 
Quick Sets
Final (Match One): Charleston 4, Coastal Carolina 1
Final (Match Two): Charleston 5, Erskine 0
Location: Conway, S.C.
Records: Charleston (17-6, 6-3 Sun Belt)
 
How It Happened

• Charleston split the first two points with Coastal Carolina but wouldn't let the Chanticleers capture any momentum from there.
• Wins on the top four flights in two sets put a stamp on the Charleston victory and give the Cougars two-straight wins over their rivals.
• The Cougars made quick work of Erskine to finish the day strong and move the win streak to nine.

 
Charleston 4, Coastal Carolina 1

1. Gabi Bailey/Kyra Thompson (CofC) def. Sarah Riedell/Martine Kragholm (CCU) 22-20, 21-15
2. Ella Reames/Maria Zweig (CofC) def. Elena Sanchez/Ellie Hanford (CCU) 21-13, 21-16
3. Kora Hansen/Emma Falk (CofC) def. Sarlota Svobodova/Madie Lichty (CCU) 21-19, 21-18
4. Sofie Vogel/Tynley Smeltzer (CofC) def. Raychel Ehlers/Madison Allred (CCU) 21-19, 22-20
5. Irena Drobnjak/Emma Gonzalez (CCU) def. Alli Grant Avery/Alexa Psotka (CofC) 21-10, 21-12

 
Charleston 5, Erskine 0

1. Gabi Bailey/Kyra Thompson (CofC) def. Karina Petrovich/Kylie McKean (Erskine) 21-14, 21-9
2. Ella Reames/Maria Zweig (CofC0 def. Olivia Browne/Morgan Browne (Erskine) 21-17, 21-9
3. Emma Falk/Kora Hansen (CofC) def. Kayley Preston/Laney Gatson (Erskine) 21-14, 21-11
4. Tynley Smeltzer/Sofie Vogel (CofC) def. Grace Schneider/Maisy Garner (Erskine) 21-14, 21-11
5. Mikaela Dougherty/Elizabeth Curry (CofC) def. Allison Carter/MJ Cackett (Erskine) 21-19, 21-17

 
Notes

• Gabi Bailey and Kyra Thompson moved into first place in all-time duo wins with 37 taking both matches in straight-sets.
• Ella Reames and Maria Zweig moved to 12-1 on the season and collected their 27th wins as a tandem.
• Four pairs of Cougars finished the day 2-0 with each taking their matches in straight sets.

 
Up Next
The Cougars open their Saturday 8 a.m. with Southeastern Louisiana for the first time in program history then conclude their stay with Tampa at 2 p.m.