Friday, October 23
Conway, SC
6:00 p.m.
Coastal Carolina University
8-11,4-5Sun Belt
3
vs
0
Georgia State
9-12,3-6Sun Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia St. | 25 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 27 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
10/23/2026 8:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
CONWAY, S.C. – Natalie Hughes and Anzley Rinard finished with 12 kills apiece to lead Coastal Carolina to a 3-0 sweep (27-25, 25-17, 25-17) of Georgia State in Sun Belt Conference volleyball action Friday night at the HTC Center.
The Chanticleers improved to 8-11 overall and 4-5 in conference play, while the Panthers fell to 9-12 and 3-6.
Coastal extended its winning streak against Georgia State to 23 matches and improved to 14-0 at home against the Panthers. The Chants lead the all-time series 27-3.
The victory marked Coastal's first sweep of the season and its fourth win in its last six Sun Belt matches after opening conference play 0-4.
Hughes hit .611 on 18 attacks with just one error, while Rinard added 11 digs for her fourth double-double of the season. Hatteras Welker hit .538 on 13 swings, including seven kills without an error, and Talia Johnson also finished with seven kills.
Isabella Loeswick directed the offense with 37 assists, her most in a three-set match, and added six digs. Jonna Spohn led Coastal with 12 digs, while Julia Rivera and Abby Bucey each served two aces. Anna Rita paced the Chants at the net with three blocks.
Coastal overcame a late Georgia State rally to claim the opening set. The Chants led 22-18 before the Panthers scored five straight points to take the lead. A Johnson kill ended the run, and Coastal regained the lead on a Georgia State setting error. After the Panthers fought off two set points, Hughes's consecutive kills secured the 27-25 win.
The Chants hit .444 in the second set, recording 14 kills with only two errors. Trailing 8-5 early, Coastal rallied to take a 14-10 lead. A five-point run, including a Bucey ace and kills by Hughes and Rinard, stretched the advantage to 19-11. Loeswick finished the set with a kill to give Coastal a 2-0 lead.
The third set stayed close until Coastal pulled away with seven straight points to take a 23-15 lead. Hughes supplied four kills during the run, while Loeswick added an ace and Rinard capped the stretch with a kill. Welker's seventh kill brought the Chants to match point, and a Georgia State attack error completed the sweep.
Coastal finished with 46 kills and hit .272 while limiting Georgia State to a .150 hitting percentage. The Chants also held advantages in digs (47-44) and service aces (7-3).
Akira Burt led Georgia State with nine kills, while Manuela Altieri Liev added eight.
The teams conclude the series Saturday at 3 p.m. at the HTC Center.
The Chanticleers improved to 8-11 overall and 4-5 in conference play, while the Panthers fell to 9-12 and 3-6.
Coastal extended its winning streak against Georgia State to 23 matches and improved to 14-0 at home against the Panthers. The Chants lead the all-time series 27-3.
The victory marked Coastal's first sweep of the season and its fourth win in its last six Sun Belt matches after opening conference play 0-4.
Hughes hit .611 on 18 attacks with just one error, while Rinard added 11 digs for her fourth double-double of the season. Hatteras Welker hit .538 on 13 swings, including seven kills without an error, and Talia Johnson also finished with seven kills.
Isabella Loeswick directed the offense with 37 assists, her most in a three-set match, and added six digs. Jonna Spohn led Coastal with 12 digs, while Julia Rivera and Abby Bucey each served two aces. Anna Rita paced the Chants at the net with three blocks.
Coastal overcame a late Georgia State rally to claim the opening set. The Chants led 22-18 before the Panthers scored five straight points to take the lead. A Johnson kill ended the run, and Coastal regained the lead on a Georgia State setting error. After the Panthers fought off two set points, Hughes's consecutive kills secured the 27-25 win.
The Chants hit .444 in the second set, recording 14 kills with only two errors. Trailing 8-5 early, Coastal rallied to take a 14-10 lead. A five-point run, including a Bucey ace and kills by Hughes and Rinard, stretched the advantage to 19-11. Loeswick finished the set with a kill to give Coastal a 2-0 lead.
The third set stayed close until Coastal pulled away with seven straight points to take a 23-15 lead. Hughes supplied four kills during the run, while Loeswick added an ace and Rinard capped the stretch with a kill. Welker's seventh kill brought the Chants to match point, and a Georgia State attack error completed the sweep.
Coastal finished with 46 kills and hit .272 while limiting Georgia State to a .150 hitting percentage. The Chants also held advantages in digs (47-44) and service aces (7-3).
Akira Burt led Georgia State with nine kills, while Manuela Altieri Liev added eight.
The teams conclude the series Saturday at 3 p.m. at the HTC Center.
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
GSU
CCU
Kills
34
46
Errors
18
15
Attempts
107
114
Hitting %
.150
.272
Points
43.0
58.0
Assists
33
42
Aces
3
7
Blocks
6
5
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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