CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel volleyball team defeated Savannah State in four sets on Tuesday evening inside McAlister Field House for the Bulldogs’ annual Dig Pink night.

The Bulldogs (7-17, 0-7 SoCon) fell in the first set before claiming the next three, 25-11, 25-18, 25-18, to solidify their second win over the Tigers this season. The Citadel out-blocked Savannah State 12-6, and recorded a match-high attack percentage of .375 in the second set.

Sophomore Moriah Smith recorded a match-high 18 kills in the outing, along with eight digs, two solo blocks and two block assists.

Senior Bailey Kernodle earned a double-double on the evening with 13 digs and 10 kills. Fellow senior Rachel Keefer provided a match-high 51 assists in the outing as well as seven digs.

Junior Samantha Espy recorded a match-high 20 digs for the squad while junior Dominique Williams posted three solo blocks and three block assists.

“Tonight it was great to be in front of an awesome crowd and get the win,” head coach Craig Mosqueda said. “After a slow start, we played with more urgency and got the win.”

The Bulldogs will be back in action on Friday at ETSU.