ELON, N.C. – Despite three players with double-doubles in the match, the Elon volleyball team was not able to take a win over visiting College of Charleston tonight, Oct. 8, falling 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 20-25, 24-26), in Alumni Gym.
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For the Phoenix (3-15, 0-5 CAA),
Kam Terry led all players with a career-high 18 kills and another career-high 11 digs.
Megan Gravley added another 13 kills and 10 digs, while
Ally Karle finished with 10 kills.
Sydel Curry recorded 13 digs and a career-high 46 assists to average an impressive 11.5 assists per set.
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On defense, Elon out-blocked CofC, 9-8.5, with a team-high six blocks from Karle. Curry, Gravley and
Catherine Head each finished with two in the match.
"We had a great team effort tonight against a strong College of Charleston team," said Elon head coach
Mary Tendler. "All of our hitters got involved in the offense and we made some big plays at key moments. If we reduce the number of service runs against us, we will see different results."
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The Cougars (10-8, 2-2 CAA) saw 15 kills off 18 attempts and no errors from Rachel Devon who hit .833 in two sets played. Melissa Morello claimed a double-double with 11 kills and 16 digs.
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How it happened: After a kill by Terry got the Phoenix on the board in the opening set, the Cougars used a 9-1 run to take an 18-11 advantage. CofC maintained its lead and moved on to take the win, 25-17.
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Kills by Scott, Terry, Gravley and Karle helped the maroon and gold to a 7-5 lead in the second set.
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The Phoenix used kills by Gravley and
Sydney Busa, blocks by Karle and Gravley and an ace by
Maddie Jaudon to take a four-point edge, 17-13, forcing CofC to call its second timeout. With Elon leading 18-15, the Cougars managed to score five straight to move in front, 20-18. A Terry kill sparked a Phoenix rally to close out the set on a 7-1 run as a kill by Busa sealed the 25-21 win to tie the match at one set each.
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The Cougars moved out to an early 12-4 lead after the break. A kill by Head helped close the gap to five, 21-16, but CofC would move back in front with a 25-20 third-set victory.
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Trailing the Cougars 13-11 in the fourth set, kills by Terry, Gravley and
Ebony Scott helped the maroon and gold even the score at 15-all. Several Cougar miscues and another Gravley kill gave Elon a 19-17 advantage. CofC answered with a 7-2 run to reach set point, 24-21. Two kills from Terry helped the Phoenix to three straight to make it 24-all and keep the set alive. However, the Cougars claimed the final two points for a 26-24 final and the match win.
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Notes: The match marked the 12th time this season Elon has out-blocked its opponent…It was the fourth double-double of the season for both Curry and Gravley, while marking the first of Terry's career.
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Up next: Elon remains home in Alumni Gym to host Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 10, in a 7 p.m. match.
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