Winston-Salem, N.C. – After a dominant weekend sweep at home, the Carolina University Bruins Women's Volleyball team (8-4) returns to Williams Gymnasium on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. to host Columbia College.

Bruins Stay Perfect at Home Weekend

Carolina University rolled through its three-match slate, defeating Johnson & Wales (3–0), Livingstone (3–0), and Spartanburg Methodist (3–0). The Bruins were sharp offensively, posting a combined .298 hitting percentage across the weekend while holding their opponents to just .104.

Match Highlights

Vs. Johnson & Wales (Sept. 12):
 

Karli Totel led all hitters with 12 kills (.292).
 

SarahElizabeth Samuels added 10 kills (.313).
 

Syvannah Poore distributed the offense with 16 assists and chipped in 2 kills (.500).
 

Vs. Livingstone (Sept. 12):
 

Totel again set the pace with 13 kills (.370).
 

Samuels contributed 8 kills (.429).
 

Poore recorded an impressive 33 assists, 5 service aces, and 12 digs.
 

CU held Livingstone to a .043 hitting percentage in the sweep.
 

Vs. Spartanburg Methodist (Sept. 12):
 

Samuels posted a match-high 12 kills (.346).
 

Jordan Connolly followed closely with 10 kills (.304).
 

Totel chipped in 8 kills (.294).
 

Poore fueled the attack with 20 assists, 5 service aces, and 10 digs.
 

The Bruins hit a strong .299 as a team.
 

Columbia College on Deck

The Columbia College Koalas will bring energy and defensive resilience into Tuesday's matchup. Carolina's key will be maintaining the balanced offensive approach that has made them dangerous early in the season, with multiple hitters capable of double-digit kills. Serving pressure and first-contact execution will be decisive in setting the tone.

Fans are encouraged to pack Williams Gymnasium and support the Bruins as they look to extend their winning streak to four matches and continue building momentum heading into the heart of their September schedule.