GLENVILLE – Coach Keven John's Glenville State College Volleyball team battled the MEC tournament-bound University of Charleston Golden Eagles tough Friday night, but in the end fell to UC in straight sets; 25-19, 25-17, 25-19. The Lady Pioneers were competitive and actively involved in each set of the evening at the Waco Center.
 
In the opening set, GSC led for much of the frame, still holding an advantage at 14-12. UC answered with an 8-0 run to snare a 20-14 lead, and pushed on to 25-19 to gain a 1-0 lead. In the second set, UC was aggressive early, going up 16-8, but GSC rallied to make the stanza close at a respectable 25-17 score.
 
In the final set, GSC pushed the issue until the very end, and the score was still tight at 20-19 UC in the latter stages. Unfortunately for Waco Center faithful, the Eagles produced a late run to close the set and the match.
 
Skylar Mace was strong at the net for the Lady Pioneers, producing team highs of 13 kills and two blocks. Plus, Mace delivered a sterling .417 hitting percentage for the night. Karlei Shaver added seven kills, and Taylin Johnson five. Setter Julia King recorded 22 assists, followed by Sophie Shifferly with eight.
 
Hannah McKown led the defense with 12 digs, and also the GSC service effort with a pair of aces. Lindsay Winkler added 11 digs, and King eight.
 
Charleston improves to 17-9 overall and 9-5 in the Mountain East Conference. Glenville falls to 2-18 overall, and 0-14 in the league.
 
Glenville remains at home next Tuesday, hosting West Virginia Wesleyan on Senior Night.