ASHEVILLE, N.C. – College of Charleston lost to Charlotte in four sets (17-25, 21-25, 25-23, 22-25) Saturday afternoon at the Harrah's Cherokee Center.
 
Freshman Julia Gnida led the Cougars (2-4) with 14 kills while Kristen Birmingham collected 20 kills for the 49ers (2-3).
 
CRITICAL POINTS AGAINST CHARLOTTE:

• Freshman Caroline Noonan had four blocks, including two solo stops and added 13 kills.
• Junior Lauren Dow earned her second 40-assist match of the season.
• Dow also collected her second double-double of the year.
• Graduate student Izzy Marinelli finished the match with 12 kills from the right side.

 
OF NOTE:

• Charleston is 5-4 in the all-time series with Charlotte.
• Freshman Jumana Martin had 71 digs across the three matches in the tournament.

 
UP NEXT:
Charleston hosts The Citadel on Monday, Sept. 8. Opening serve from TD Arena is set for 6 p.m.
 
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