CHARLESTON, W.V. – The University of Charleston defeated the King University men's volleyball team on Saturday.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Charleston 3 – King 0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-16)
LOCATION: Wehrle Innovation Center; Charleston, W.V.
RECORD: Charleston 3-6 | King 0-6
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Set
- Charleston scored the first three points before King came back to tie set at 4 on a kill from Grayson Stoudt.
- Bryce Pickett and Sean Haberthy helpd King score three straight points with a kill and an ace.
- Stoudt and Alex Barkley had solo blocks on the front row.
Second Set
- The Golden Eagles started the second set with a 9-1 run before the Tornado called a timeout.
- King scored six in a row, highlighted by two aces from Haberthy and a kill from Barkley.
- Pickett and Bueter each had three kills.
Third Set
- Pickett gave King a momentary lead in the third set with a kill and Stoudt followed it immediately with a service ace, giving the Tornado a 5-3 lead.
- Charleston quickly retook the lead and took the third set to win the match.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
FOR THE FOES
- Felipe Mendes led the Golden Eagles with 17 kills, 15 receptions and 2 aces.
- Paul Stommel had 34 assists.
- Charleston totaled 5.5 blocks.
UP NEXT
The King University men's volleyball team will be back in action next weekend as they open Conference Carolinas play against Mount Olive on February 7.
