The University of Charleston men's volleyball team concluded their regular season with a two-match loss against NJIT. In Game 1, Charleston lost 3-1, winning the second set but failing to secure momentum in the crucial third set. Game 2 followed a similar pattern, with Charleston winning the first set but dropping the remaining three, ultimately losing 3-1. Despite strong performances from key players, the Golden Eagles could not overcome late surges from the Highlanders.

By the Numbers
  • Game 1: Charleston 1, NJIT 3 (13-25, 25-17, 27-29, 17-25)
  • Game 2: Charleston 1, NJIT 3 (25-17, 29-31, 15-25, 22-25)
  • Samuel Alo recorded 12 kills in Game 1 and 9 kills in Game 2.
  • Yotam Briger totaled 30 assists in Game 1 and 44 assists in Game 2.
State of Play
  • Charleston finished the regular season with a record of 13-14, 4-8 in EIVA play.
  • NJIT improved to 16-8, 7-3 in EIVA with these victories.
  • Both teams head into the EIVA Conference Tournament following this series.
What's Next

Charleston will need to regroup and harness the positives from these matches as they prepare for the upcoming EIVA Conference Tournament. Their performance will be key to making a significant playoff run.

Bottom Line

Despite the disappointing finish to the regular season, the Golden Eagles have the opportunity to harness their strengths in the EIVA Conference Tournament. Key players like Salpakari and Alo will need to step up if Charleston hopes to advance.