Coastal Carolina Secures Fourth Consecutive Victory in a Competitive Match Against Cleveland State
RALEIGH, N.C. – Coastal Carolina’s volleyball team achieved an impressive milestone by clinching their fourth straight victory with a solid 3-1 match win over Cleveland State during the Wolfpack Invitational held at Reynolds Coliseum.
Match Highlights
With this victory, Coastal Carolina improved to 5-2 for the season, while Cleveland State struggled to find their footing, now holding a record of 0-7.
- The Chanticleers secured the first set decisively at 25-15.
- In the second set, Coastal dropped down to 19 points, concluding with a score of 25-19 in favor of Cleveland State.
- Coastal regained control in the third set and won 25-19, ultimately sealing the match with a 25-17 victory in the fourth set.
Player Performances
Junior player Jalyn Stout showcased a standout performance, recording her second triple-double of the season, which marks the 36th of her career. Stout’s contributions included:
- 18 kills
- 14 assists
- 17 digs
Additionally, junior Ava Wallis recorded her third double-double of the year, achieving 26 assists and 10 digs. Anna Rita delivered a notable performance with a season-high of 10 blocks.
Set-by-Set Breakdown
- First Set: The Chanticleers jumped to a commanding 6-1 lead, aided by a series of kills from Stout. Following several Cleveland State attack errors, Coastal extended its lead to 23-13, eventually finishing with a 25-15 win.
- Second Set: In a competitive round, Cleveland State gained an early advantage at 6-1. Coastal’s efforts to equalize with a 14-all score were thwarted as the Vikings closed the set with an 11-5 run, winning 25-19.
- Third Set: Coastal rallied back to finish strong, scoring the last point streak and winning 25-19. Key contributions included Stout, who recorded two kills.
- Fourth Set: After an initial tie at 3-3, the Chanticleers dominated, outscoring the Vikings 18-7 to finalize the match with a score of 25-17.
Additional Notable Facts
This win marked Coastal Carolina’s best start since the 2021 season, matching their previous 5-2 start. Among the significant highlights:
- This winning streak is the longest for the team since their impressive 13-game stretch in 2023.
- Coastal Carolina stands at 4-0 against non-Power 4 opponents this season.
- Stout’s outstanding performance included a career-extending streak of 27 consecutive double-doubles.
- Wallis reached a season-high in assists, nearing her career best, while Rita tallied double-figure blocks for only the second time in her career.
- Players Bailee Earnhardt and Becca Micelle also contributed significantly, each achieving double-digit digs for the third time this season.
Looking Ahead
Coastal Carolina will continue its participation in the Wolfpack Invitational on Saturday, September 13, facing Utah Valley. The match is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start at Reynolds Coliseum.
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