The William and Mary volleyball team got progressively stronger over the course of the match Saturday night, but was unable to overcome a powerful College of Charleston side, falling 3-0.  The Tribe is now 6-13 overall and 1-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association, while the Cougars improved to 14-4 and 4-0 in league play.

Box Score

W&M was led on the night by the play of freshman Kristen Larrick (North Bethesda, Md.), who led all players of both teams with five blocks.  She also had a team-best six kills, while hitting .312.  Sophomore Dessi Koleva (Torrance, Calif.) had four kills, two blocks, nine digs, and an ace; while junior Liz Brown (Ellicott City, Md.) helped out with five more kills and a block.  Senior Celine Alasomuka (Centreville, Va.) and redshirt-junior Paulette Grand Pre (Laguna Beach, Calif.) had nine digs each, and freshman Paige Lucas (Asheboro, N.C.) had 15 assists.

William and Mary continues its five-match homestand next weekend, hosting Delaware and Towson on Friday and Saturday, respectively.  Both matches in Kaplan Arena will start at 7 p.m.