Volleyball returns home to L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on Monday night for a crucial conference matchup with Walters State. Match time is set for 6:00 ET.
The Lady Cougars (8-10, 1-1 TCCAA) are on a five-game winning streak after claiming two wins over Central Carolina and Southwest Virginia in Saturday's tri-match in Richlands, Va. The Lady Senators (13-5, 3-0 TCCAA) are on a winning streak of their own, finding victory in three straight, including their last matchup with Chattanooga State on Friday. The two teams met last on Sept. 17 in Morristown, Tenn., with Cleveland State falling 3-0.
The Lady Cougars will hope to continue to get good offensive production from Aly Grace Lemons and Stephanie Burke, who have powered the team's scoring during this run. Sydney Allen has also been a key in providing assists for Cleveland State during their winning streak.
After this match, Cleveland State will host Johnson on Thursday. Match time is set for 7:00 ET.
Last Three Matches:
10/2 vs. Reinhardt JV, 3-1 W
10/5 vs. Central Carolina, 3-0 W
10/5 vs. Southwest Virginia, 3-1 W
Next Three Matches:
10/10 vs. Johnson- 7:00 ET
10/11 vs. Spartanburg Methodist, 5:00 ET (at Wallace State Fall Bash)
10/11 vs. Catawba Valley, 9:00 ET (at Wallace State Fall Bash)
Cleveland State Leaders:
Kills: Stephanie Burke, 154 (second in TCCAA)
Assists: Sydney Allen, 320 (first in TCCAA)
Digs: Lydia Martin, 241 (second in TCCAA)
Service Aces: Rileigh Barbour, 30 (second in TCCAA)
Total Blocks: Abbie Stinnett, Madeline Dasher, 18
Points: Stephanie Burke, 162.5 (third in TCCAA)
Walters State Leaders:
Kills: Olivia Oxendine, 163 (first in TCCAA)
Assists: Amanda Singleton, 220 (third in TCCAA)
Digs: Amanda Singleton, 166 (third in TCCAA)
Service Aces: Jania Hill, 35 (first in TCCAA)
Total Blocks: Olivia Oxendine, 43 (second in TCCAA)
Points: Olivia Oxendine, 217.5 (first in TCCAA)
TCCAA Standings:
1. Walters State (13-5, 3-0 TCCAA)
2. Cleveland State (8-10 overall, 1-1 TCCAA)
2. Chattanooga State (8-6 overall, 0-3 TCCAA)
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