Charleston Splits Weekend at Stony Brook

Saturday, October 5

Stony Brook, NY

12:00 PM

College of Charleston

13-5,5-1CAA

Stony Brook

10-5,3-3CAA

Col. of Charleston

Stony Brook

10/5/2024 3:01:00 PM | Volleyball

Box Score

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Emily Banitt had a career-high 28 kills, but Charleston's comeback attempt fell short in five sets (17-25, 26-28, 26-24, 25-22 and 10-15) Saturday afternoon at Stony Brook.

The Cougars are now 13-5 overall and 5-1 in the CAA while the Seawolves sit at 10-5 and 3-3 in league play.

Banitt tallied her third straight double-double, also recording 17 digs. Hannah Scott

Three different Cougars tallied career-highs in the victory, paced by Emily Banitt's career-best 22 kills and 23 digs. Hannah Scott also dished out a collegiate best 58 assists while Emily Dykes totaled a career high eight blocks.

WHEN THE GAME WAS DECIDED:

Stony Brook jumped out a 6-2 lead in the fifth set, holding the advantage through the entirety of the frame.

CRITICAL POINTS AGAINST STONY BROOK:

Charleston hit .213 as a team, led by Banitt's 28 kills.
Defensively, four Cougars recorded double-digit digs.
Emily Dykes tied her career-high with eight blocks, while Caitlyn Callahan had seven and Allie Holland blocked six attacks.
Holland had 10 kills in the loss, the fifth instance this season she'd reached double-digit kills.
Scott recorded a game-high 54 assists.

OF NOTE:

Charleston is 4-3 against Stony Brook all-time and are 1-1 when a match goes to five sets.
Banitt's 28 kills are the third-most in a match in program history and most since Devon Rachel's 30 on Oct. 21, 2018.
Bantt is also the first Cougar with back-to-back games with at least 22 kills since Madelyn McGinnis in 2011.
Scott has dished out 50-plus assists in three straight matches.
Scott picked up her seventh double-double while Banitt tallied her eighth double-double this season.
The Cougars recorded their 10th game of the season with 10-or-more blocks.

UP NEXT:
Charleston faces Towson in TD Arena for a weekend series beginning Friday, Oct. 11. Opening serves are scheduled for 5 p.m. and 1 p.m. Friday's match is Greek Night while Saturday's contest is Taylor Swift/Camper Reunion Day.

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