Winthrop University’s volleyball team defeated Charleston Southern 3-1 on Saturday to secure the season series and finish the conference weekend with two victories.
The Eagles were led by Lexi Thatcher, who recorded 47 assists and 11 digs, and Reece Rhoads, who tied her career high with 16 kills while hitting .412. Addison Torain contributed 24 digs and three service aces, reaching the 300-dig milestone for the season.
Paige Bennett added 14 kills and 12 digs, surpassing 300 kills for the season with 305. She has recorded at least 14 kills in nine consecutive matches.
Charleston Southern won the opening set 25-21, but Winthrop responded with a 25-22 victory in the second set. The Eagles took control in the third, overcoming an early deficit to win 25-22 before closing out the match with a dominant 25-17 fourth-set performance.
In the final set, Torain served during a pivotal stretch in which Winthrop scored 10 consecutive points, including two aces, to build a commanding lead.
Other contributors included Laila Little, who recorded 13 kills and three blocks, while Alyah Cadavid added two service aces. Bennett also contributed two blocks.
The victory continued Winthrop’s strong conference play and highlighted the team’s balanced offensive and defensive performance
The Eagles return to action Friday, Oct. 30, traveling to Spartanburg to face USC Upstate. The match is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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