Weekly Recap - November 9 - 15

This week, CSU started the basketball season, competed against the best in the country, had a tough five-set volleyball match against the top team in the Big South, and had a thrilling overtime football victory over a team that was undefeated in the Big South.

All of that in two days, too!

We will also be launching a live chat for Saturday’s football game. If we get a good response, we will be including it for more sports and additional games. Make sure you check csusports.com for more details or to get involved in the conversation.

With an outstanding 3-for-4 performance Saturday, John Paglia has been named this week’s CSU Athlete of the Week. All four field goal attempts came from beyond 40 yards, including a 51-yard make that set a new school record. Paglia was also 3-for-3 on PAT attempts, and averaged better than 67 yards per kickoff with two touchbacks.

He was named the Big South Special Team’s player of the week for his efforts, that included a 43-yard game-winning field goal in overtime. His three field goals came from 51, 46 and 43 yards.

We also considered Chris Kuzdale and Katie Tull for the honor.

As for the results:

November 13 – VB vs. High Point, L, 3-1
Amanda Hill managed a double-double with 12 kills and 14 digs, to go along with four blocks. Both Amberle Trinder and Cori Holeman had solid efforts with nine kills and four blocks each. Sam Sasan also chipped in with 34 assists, seven kills and seven digs.

Game Story
Box Score

November 13 – MBB @ Maryland, L, 89-51
CSU knew it would be a tough start to the season with six new faces playing in front of 16,000 people, and experience allowed Maryland to pull away late after CSU trailed by only 12 at halftime. Jamarco Warren had a pair of threes and 14 points to lead CSU in their season-opener.

Game Story
Postgame Quotes
Box Score

November 13 – WBB vs. Limestone, W, 90-54
Katie Tull scored a game-high 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting and four players scored in double figures as the Charleston Southern women's basketball team defeated Limestone College 90-54 in the season opener for the Buccaneers Friday night at CSU Field House.
CSU starts the season on a positive note for the third-consecutive year, with this being the second-straight season-opening victory over the Lady Saints.

Game Story
Postgame Quotes
Box Score


November 14 – XC @ NCAA Southeast Regional
For the first time in recent history, the men’s cross country team was able to put together a team score, finishing 33rd overall against some of the best athletes in the country. They finished just behind Winthrop and UNC Asheville in team score, despite holding an advantage over both squads in the top three runners. Adrienne Cuff was the only Lady Buc to compete, finishing 208th overall to finish a superb freshman season.

Game Story
Men’s Results
Women’s Results


November 14 – FB vs. Stony Brook, W, 30-27 (OT)
Special teams and turnovers led the way as Charleston Southern won their third-straight Big South game taking down Stony Brook, who was tied for the lead in the Big South, 30-27 in overtime Saturday afternoon at Buccaneer Field. The game had three ties, including a 27-27 knot at the end of regulation, but CSU never trailed after taking an early 7-0 lead.

Chris Kuzdale tied the school record with two interceptions in the game, becoming the ninth player in school history to have more than one pick in a game. The second interception came on the first play of the overtime period, leaving the Bucs needing only a field goal to win the game, which they got from John Paglia. Both players (Kuzdale and Paglia) earned Big South recognition for their performances.

Game Story
Postgame Quotes
Photo Gallery
Box Score

November 14 – VB vs. Liberty, L, 3-2
Sam Sasan and Nichole Diller’s senior night was spoiled by Liberty, who tied for the Conference Championship after beating CSU in a tight, five-set match. Sasan and Diller gave it all they could in their last home game, with Sasan having 42 assists, 15 digs and five kills. Diller had 13 kills and five blocks. CSU will now face

Game Story
Box Score


What’s Coming Up?

November 17 – MBB @ The Citadel – 7:05 p.m.

November 19-21 – VB @ Big South Championship
(vs. Winthrop – 2:30 p.m.)

November 20 – WBB vs. UTSA (Lowcountry Women’s Classic) – 7:30 p.m.

November 21 – FB vs. Coastal Carolina – 1:30 p.m.

November 21 – WBB vs. Mercer – 6 p.m.

November 21 – MBB vs. Stetson – 8:30 p.m.

Don't forget the following links:
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Video Streaming
Live Stats
Purchase pictures of your favorite Bucs
And CSUsports.com for all the latest CSU news and information