Winthrop University’s volleyball team returns to the road this weekend for a pair of Big South Conference matchups against Presbyterian and Charleston Southern.
The Eagles visit Presbyterian on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. before traveling to Charleston Southern on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a 4 p.m. matchup.
Winthrop enters the weekend following a strong stretch of conference play, with several players earning Big South weekly honors. KeAra Bowen was named Player of the Week, setter Lexi Thatcher earned her fourth Setter of the Week award of the season, and libero Addison Torain received her third Libero of the Week honor.
Bowen helped the Eagles to a 2-0 week, recording 21 kills while hitting .528 and adding three blocks. Thatcher totaled 89 assists across the two victories, averaging 11.13 assists per set, while Torain contributed 32 digs without an error in 31 serve-receive attempts.
Paige Bennett continues to lead the Big South in kills per set at 4.17 and points per set at 4.68. Thatcher ranks first in the conference in assists per set at 10.33, while Torain ranks fourth in digs per set at 4.00.
Winthrop holds a 39-10 advantage in its all-time series against Presbyterian and an 85-20 lead against Charleston Southern. The Eagles defeated Presbyterian in straight sets earlier this season and beat Charleston Southern in five sets.
The Eagles will look to extend their success as conference play continues. Friday’s match will be played at Presbyterian’s Templeton Center in Clinton, while Saturday’s contest takes place at Charleston Southern’s Buccaneer Fieldhouse.
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