Tuesday, August 28
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 PM
Davidson College Athletics
3-1
3
vs
2
Charlotte
2-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 25 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
| Davidson | 23 | 26 | 13 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
Photo by: Sam Roberts
Volleyball Takes Final Two Sets to Down Charlotte, 3-2
8/28/2018 10:13:00 PM | Volleyball
Box Score | DavidsonPhotos.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson volleyball rallied to take the final two sets in a thrilling five-set affair against cross-county rival Charlotte Tuesday night at Belk Arena.
With the win Davidson improves to 3-1, while with the loss Charlotte falls to 2-3 overall. The set scores for the Wildcats went as follows; 23-25, 26-24, 13-25, 25-10, 15-11.
Following a back-and-forth first two frames that saw each side win by two, the 49ers came out firing in the third to claim an easy 25-13 victory powered by Molly Shaw's five kills and .417 hitting percentage.
Davidson regained momentum early in the fourth, jumping out to a 13-5 lead. The 'Cats cruised to the easy set win behind seven kills from Ciera Cockrell and a four kill, three block frame from Ellie Crosley.
The 'Cats needed all of their early 9-3 set five advantage as the 49ers chipped away to bring it back within three, 14-11, but a game deciding block from Crosley and Mason Rooney sealed the victory.
Cockrell finished with a match-high 23 kills on .266 hitting, while Crosley recorded 14 kills ane a .565 hitting percentage. Rooney also registered double digit kills (10) to go with 30 assists, while Sydney Champaigne added 29. Wildcats libero Josie Treadwell and Elise Edman each made 19 digs in the winning effort.
The Wildcats return to the court Friday, August 31 for the opening day of the Appalachian State Invitational. Davidson faces off against the host Mountaineers at 7:30 p.m. from Boone, N.C.
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson volleyball rallied to take the final two sets in a thrilling five-set affair against cross-county rival Charlotte Tuesday night at Belk Arena.
With the win Davidson improves to 3-1, while with the loss Charlotte falls to 2-3 overall. The set scores for the Wildcats went as follows; 23-25, 26-24, 13-25, 25-10, 15-11.
Following a back-and-forth first two frames that saw each side win by two, the 49ers came out firing in the third to claim an easy 25-13 victory powered by Molly Shaw's five kills and .417 hitting percentage.
Davidson regained momentum early in the fourth, jumping out to a 13-5 lead. The 'Cats cruised to the easy set win behind seven kills from Ciera Cockrell and a four kill, three block frame from Ellie Crosley.
The 'Cats needed all of their early 9-3 set five advantage as the 49ers chipped away to bring it back within three, 14-11, but a game deciding block from Crosley and Mason Rooney sealed the victory.
Cockrell finished with a match-high 23 kills on .266 hitting, while Crosley recorded 14 kills ane a .565 hitting percentage. Rooney also registered double digit kills (10) to go with 30 assists, while Sydney Champaigne added 29. Wildcats libero Josie Treadwell and Elise Edman each made 19 digs in the winning effort.
The Wildcats return to the court Friday, August 31 for the opening day of the Appalachian State Invitational. Davidson faces off against the host Mountaineers at 7:30 p.m. from Boone, N.C.
Team Stats
CHA
DAV
Kills
55
67
Errors
25
29
Attempts
168
204
Hitting %
.179
.186
Points
73.0
84.0
Assists
53
65
Aces
2
4
Blocks
16.0
13.0
Game Leaders
Kills
23
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
8
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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