Charleston, SC - Beatriz Alves had a double-double with 35 assists and 12 digs, but it was not enough as the Hofstra volleyball team fell in three sets to Charleston on Saturday afternoon at TD Arena. 

Yagmur Cinel tied her career-high with 19 kills in the match, while Chiara Cucco picked up a match-high 18 digs. 

Hofstra falls to 18-8 overall and 8-7 in league play. Charleston improved to 11-15 and an identical 8-7 CAA mark. Set scores were 20-25, 25-27, and 19-25. 

Clara Ball added 10 kills and five digs for the Pride, which also got six kills and five digs from Beatriz Braga. 

Sopheea Mink had 15 kills for Charleston, while Lexi Wierzbicki tallied 12 kills and 10 digs. 

These same two teams will battle on Sunday at 12 p.m. for a huge late season match-up with major CAA Championship implications. 

NOTES
- The series between Hofstra and Charleston is now tied 12-12. The Pride had won the previous three meetings in the series before today. 
- Cinel previously had 19 kills at North Carolina A&T on October 7, 2023. 
- The double-double was the seventh of the season for Alves.