Saturday, September 25
Birmingham, Ala.
7 PM
Samford University
3-10,2-0SoCon
3
vs
1
The Citadel
4-4,0-2SoCon
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel | 25 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 1 |
| Samford | 14 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Chase Cochran | Samford Athletic
Samford Wins The Battle Of The Bulldogs To Wrap Up Family Weekend
9.25.21 | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford University volleyball team won the Battle of the Bulldogs, 3-1, over The Citadel to wrap up their family weekend festivities, Saturday.
BOX SCORE (PDF)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Samford Bulldogs struggled to find their rhythm early in the opening set, as The Citadel jumped out to an 8-2 lead forcing an early timeout from head coach Keylor Chan. The visitors from Charleston, S.C. continued to build to a 10-point advantage, before Samford responded with a five-point run of their own pulling within five, 17-12. The Citadel would rally out of a timeout to take the first set 25-14.
The two squads went back-and-forth in the early goings of the second frame until Samford opened a four-point advantage forcing The Citadel into a quick timeout with Samford leading 9-5. The Citadel looked to rally, but the Bulldogs would not be denied taking a commanding 21-13 lead with a block by senior Briana Holmes and junior Sarah Hayes Farley. Samford closed the set 25-16 behind senior Lauren Deaton and redshirt sophomore Kenya McQuirter, who each tallied six kills through the first two sets.
With the match even at a set apiece, the Dogs continued to build momentum opening the third set with a 6-2 run. It was all Samford through the middle of the third frame behind a six-point rally that included a pair of kills from McQuirter, a kill from Holmes, and a service ace from Kate Wonus as the Dogs led 13-5. Samford quelled a Citadel run late in the third set behind a big-time shot from McQuirter and a Citadel serving error taking the frame 25-18.
The Bulldogs looked to close out the match in the fourth set jumping out to a 7-3 lead with Deaton racking up two kills and a block in the Samford run. The Citadel rallied tying up the set at 10-10, and the back-and-forth continued until the diving defensive efforts of Emily Naubert and a quick-set kill by Briana Holmes brought the Pete to its feet as Samford took a 15-13 lead into the media timeout. Samford continued to build a lead staving off The Citadel's comeback efforts with thunderous kill from Sarah Hayes Farley to seal the fourth set 25-18.
FROM THE BOX SCORE
UP NEXT
For the latest news and information on Samford volleyball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at @SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordVB (Instagram) and @SamfordVB (Twitter).
BOX SCORE (PDF)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Samford Bulldogs struggled to find their rhythm early in the opening set, as The Citadel jumped out to an 8-2 lead forcing an early timeout from head coach Keylor Chan. The visitors from Charleston, S.C. continued to build to a 10-point advantage, before Samford responded with a five-point run of their own pulling within five, 17-12. The Citadel would rally out of a timeout to take the first set 25-14.
The two squads went back-and-forth in the early goings of the second frame until Samford opened a four-point advantage forcing The Citadel into a quick timeout with Samford leading 9-5. The Citadel looked to rally, but the Bulldogs would not be denied taking a commanding 21-13 lead with a block by senior Briana Holmes and junior Sarah Hayes Farley. Samford closed the set 25-16 behind senior Lauren Deaton and redshirt sophomore Kenya McQuirter, who each tallied six kills through the first two sets.
With the match even at a set apiece, the Dogs continued to build momentum opening the third set with a 6-2 run. It was all Samford through the middle of the third frame behind a six-point rally that included a pair of kills from McQuirter, a kill from Holmes, and a service ace from Kate Wonus as the Dogs led 13-5. Samford quelled a Citadel run late in the third set behind a big-time shot from McQuirter and a Citadel serving error taking the frame 25-18.
The Bulldogs looked to close out the match in the fourth set jumping out to a 7-3 lead with Deaton racking up two kills and a block in the Samford run. The Citadel rallied tying up the set at 10-10, and the back-and-forth continued until the diving defensive efforts of Emily Naubert and a quick-set kill by Briana Holmes brought the Pete to its feet as Samford took a 15-13 lead into the media timeout. Samford continued to build a lead staving off The Citadel's comeback efforts with thunderous kill from Sarah Hayes Farley to seal the fourth set 25-18.
FROM THE BOX SCORE
- McQuirter paced Samford offensively with 14 kills, with Farley also tallying double-digits in the category with 10.
- Kayla Keshock recorded 46 assists tying her season high set against UT Martin September 10.
- Freshman libero, Kate Morgan, led the Bulldogs defensively with 19 digs, while Deaton and junior Emily Naubert talied 10 apiece in the Bulldogs win.
- Sharlissa de Jesus led The Citadel with 16 kills with Belle Hogan posting 30 assists.
UP NEXT
- The Bulldogs will take their 2-0 SoCon record on the road to UNC-Greensboro Friday, Oct. 1 at 5 PM CT.
For the latest news and information on Samford volleyball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at @SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordVB (Instagram) and @SamfordVB (Twitter).
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
Cit
SU
Kills
41
50
Errors
22
19
Attempts
127
120
Hitting %
.150
.258
Points
51
62
Assists
38
48
Aces
5
5
Blocks
5
7
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
9
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
4
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