CHARLESTON, W.Va. - On Friday night, the Bobcats lost to the Charleston Golden Eagles in a three set match. FSU fall to 8-9 overall 1-5 in the Mountain East Conference while CU advance to 8-14 overall 3-3 in MEC play.
 
Frostburg lost on the road after being defeated by scores of 25-13, 25-17, and 25-12.
 
FSU hit .019 against Charleston with 18 kills. The Bobcats also collected three service aces and 40 digs. Sophomore Hailey Altemus had seven kills on the night while first-year Edwyna Lainez earned 15 assists. Senior Cori Smothers recorded 14 digs and one service ace while first-year Raven Pratt had four kills and three blocks.
 
The Golden Eagles took an 8-4 lead powered by a 6-2 run to start the first set. An 8-2 Charleston run put them in command 16-7 until a 4-1 run by the Bobcats driven by two Altemus kills made the score 17-11. CU closed out the set with a 6-1 run that was capped off by two kills from Jaxin Melby.
 
Charleston jumped out to a 7-0 lead fueled by three kills from Sydney Burt. The Bobcats battled back later in the set with kills from Altemus, Pratt, and senior Bailey Godlove to drive a 7-2 run making the score 15-14. The Golden Eagles closed out the set with a 4-1 run.
 
CU started the third set taking the lead 4-1. An 8-1 Golden Eagle run put them ahead 13-4. The scoring gap was closed after a service ace from Smothers and kills from Altemus and Godlove making the score 14-8. Charleston took back control after an 8-2 run putting them ahead 22-10. CU closed out the third set with a service ace from Sydney Burt.
 
FSU plays again Saturday, October 19 as they travel to West Virginia State to face the Yellow Jackets. Game time is set for 11 a.m. For up-to-date information, or to watch the game or follow the live stats, visit frostburgsports.com.