Cougars Win CofC Invitational

Saturday, September 14

Charleston, SC

7:00 PM

College of Charleston

6-4,0-0CAA

Middle Tennessee

3-6,0-0CUSA

Middle Tenn.

Col. of Charleston

9/14/2024 10:35:00 PM | Volleyball

Box Score

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Caitlyn Callahan tied her career high with nine blocks while adding 15 kills to complete a stellar week as College of Charleston beat Middle Tennessee to win the CofC Invitational Saturday evening.

Callahan tallied six kills and a pair of block assists in the fourth set alone as the Cougars improve to 6-4 on the season. Adriana Rhoda had a game-best 17 kills for the Blue Raiders, who now sit at 3-6 in 2024.

WHEN THE GAME WAS DECIDED:

Middle Tennessee looked to comeback in set four before Callahan's 15th kill made it match point for the Cougars. Anna Smith closed out the game with a solo block, the second time Saturday she ended a match with a solo stop.

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— CofC Volleyball (@CofCVolleyball) September 15, 2024

CRITICAL POINTS AGAINST MIDDLE TENNESSEE:

Charleston held Middle Tennessee to a .130 attack percentage.
The Cougars out blocked the Blue Raiders, 14-6.
Allie Holland had three of the team's five service aces.
Hannah Scott tallied 34 assists, 12 digs and five kills in the victory.
Defensively, trio of Cougars had 10-plus digs, led by Tynley Smeltzer's 16.
Anna Smith posted a solo block for match point in the fourth set to secure the win.

OF NOTE:

Charleston won its first game against Middle Tennessee in three all-time matches.
Callahan was awarded CofC Invitational MVP while Scott and Smeltzer were both named to the All-Tournament Team.
CofC had double-digit blocks in all three matches this weekend and have achieved the mark in the last four home contests.
Callahan had 38 kills and 19 total blocks across the 11 sets, good for 3.45 kills/set and 1.73 blocks/set.
Scott recorded her third double-double of the season and second of the weekend (34 assists, 12 digs).
Over the weekend, Scott had 106 assists and 30 digs, averaging 9.64 assists/set and 2.73 digs/set.

UP NEXT:
Charleston closes out its homestand with a midweek match against Charleston Southern on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Opening serve from TD Arena is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the match serving as Hometown Hero Appreciation Night.

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