The Raiders (10-4) bounced back on Saturday with a pair of wins in The Citadel Tournament against UNC Asheville and The Citadel.
In the first match UNC Asheville got off to a hot start in the first set by going up 10-3. WSU would battle back to tie the score at 17-17 and eventually win the set 28-26. The second and third sets were tight ones as the teams went back and forth keeping the score close. WSU won both sets 25-23 to sweep the Bulldogs 3-0. The Raiders posted a .322 hitting percentage in the match.
In the final game against the host Citadel the Raiders found themselves down in the first set 15-11 before going on a 14-4 run to close out and win the set. The Citadel gained momentum in the second set by gaining a 10 point advantage. WSU closed the gap but would lose the set 25-22.
The Raiders dominated the third set as they got off to a quick 7-0 lead and had another 6-0 run later in the set eventually winning 25-12. The fourth set was a nail biter as the largest deficit by either team was three with 10 lead changes. WSU would win the set 26-24 and defeat The Citadel 3-1.
Sophomore Jessie Thornton earned All-Tournament team honors.
The Raiders have now won three tournaments this season and will be back in action on Tuesday as they host Morehead State at 6 p.m. at the C.J. McLin Gymnasium.
