Presbyterian College volleyball heads to Charleston on Friday night to conclude its 2026 regular season against Charleston Southern.
The Blue Hose enter the matchup with a 9-18 overall record and a 3-10 standing in the Big South, looking to carry momentum from a high-stakes victory into their final road trip. According to Presbyterian College, the team recently secured a massive five-set win over UNC Asheville on Senior Day, a contest that saw them fight back from a 10-10 tie in the fifth set to clinch the match.
Presbyterian set a new program record for the Division I era by recording 18 blocks in a single match against the Bulldogs. This performance eclipsed the previous school high of 17 blocks, which was set against Winthrop on November 15, 2012.
The statistical strength of the Blue Hose is concentrated at the net, where they currently lead the Big South in total blocks with 234.5 and blocks per set with 2.35.
Meredith Reisman has been a primary force for the team, tallying 112 total blocks during the 2026 campaign. This total is the second-highest single-season mark in the program’s Division I history, trailing only the 114 blocks recorded by Kelly Berryman in 2013. Reisman currently leads the Big South in both total blocks and solo blocks with 21.
Williams was named the Big South Player of the Week on Monday, November 9, the first Presbyterian player to receive the honor since October 28, 2024. Her performance against USC Upstate included 13 kills and a .333 hitting percentage, while her Senior Day effort saw her match season highs with 18 kills and six blocks.
| Player | Key Statistic | Conference Standing/Context |
|---|---|---|
| Anisa Dorlouis | 759 Assists | 3rd in Big South |
| Anisa Dorlouis | 3 Triple-Doubles | Season High: 44 Assists |
Dorlouis has been particularly prolific, becoming only the ninth player in the program’s Division I history to reach 1,000 career assists. Her ability to facilitate the offense is evidenced by her three triple-doubles this season, including a career-high 44 assists against Queens on September 5.
The matchup against Charleston Southern is important as both teams prepare for the postseason. While Presbyterian holds a 22-18 all-time lead in the Division I era against the Buccaneers, the recent form of both programs suggests a competitive Friday night. Presbyterian previously defeated Charleston Southern in four sets earlier this season during conference play in Clinton.
Charleston Southern enters the contest with a 12-14 overall record. The Buccaneers are looking to build on recent momentum after snapping a four-match losing streak last Saturday with a five-set victory over USC Upstate. The team is currently led by head coach Carry Brown.
For the Blue Hose, the regular season serves as the final preparation phase before the Big South Tournament. The tournament is scheduled to take place from November 20-22 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
The Friday night match against Charleston Southern begins at 6:00 PM and will be available to watch on ESPN+.
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