Charleston was the 2-0 winner over Cumberland when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Trojans fell 2-0 to the Pirates on Tuesday.
While Charleston ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-17.
Avery Beals
| 09/02/25 vs Cumberland | 11 |
| 08/28/25 vs Paris | 12 |
| 10/31/24 vs Triad | 19 |
| 10/29/24 vs Salem | 17 |
| 10/28/24 @ Richland County | 10 |
Charleston's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Kaydence Hein, who had six aces, and Avery Beals, who had 11 digs. Beals is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Charleston's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Cumberland, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charleston will welcome Mattoon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The contest will give the Trojans their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Cumberland, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at 6:00 p.m.
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