CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Towson University volleyball team faced the College of Charleston in the second of two Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) matches at TD Arena.
After dropping the first two sets to the Cougars (12-2, 4-0 CAA), the Tigers (8-5, 2-2 CAA) roared backed with wins in the third and fourth sets. Charleston posted 7 kills on a .538 hitting percentage in the final set to win 15-4.
Key Stats
- Charleston outhit Towson .263-.193 in the match.
- The Cougars started and finished the match hot, posting .412 and .538 hitting percentages in the first and fifth sets, respectively.
- Towson had seven aces in the match to Charleston's one.
- Charleston had a 74-57 edge in digs during the match.
Key Situations
- Set One: Tied 6-6, the Cougars scored eight of the next nine points and maintained that lead for a 25-20 win in the first set.
- Set Two: Despite the Tigers' four three-point runs in the set, Charleston's 7-2 lead to start proved costly as the Cougars won 25-23.
- Set Three: Towson posted 16 kills on a .351 hitting percentage to win its first set of the match.
- Set Four: The Tigers finished with mor kills, less errors and a higher hitting mark to win 26-24, forcing a fifth set.
- Set Five: The Cougars amassed seven kills and no errors on a .538 hitting mark to take the final set and the match.
Next Game
The Tigers return to SECU Arena for two matches vs. William & Mary next Friday and Saturday. The match times are slated for 6 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively. Tickets for both matches are available
here.
