Western Carolina rallied from a 13-10 deficit in the deciding set to beat The Citadel in five, powered by sophomore Tatum Sharp’s career-high 30 kills. The win is the Catamounts’ fifth in their last six matches and their first 30-kill performance by a player since 2004.

By the Numbers
  • 30 kills for Sharp, who hit .448.
  • Match scores: 23-25, 25-15, 25-23, 27-29, 16-14.
  • A 6-1 closing run erased a 13-10 fifth-set deficit.
  • Ashlyn Cobb had 17 kills and 25 digs; Katie Boney recorded 68 assists and 13 digs.
Yes, But

The Citadel pushed the match to a fifth set, rallying to win the fourth 29-27 and erase a late deficit. Western Carolina had to recover again after falling behind in the deciding set.

What's Next

Western Carolina closes its regular-season road schedule with a two-match series at Tennessee Tech on Nov. 6-7.

Bottom Line

Sharp delivered a historic performance, but Western Carolina’s depth—and its composure under pressure—turned it into a road win.