Buckhannon, W.Va.- The Bobcats opened up Mountain East Conference play in the Rockefeller Center against the Golden Eagles of the University of Charleston. The Bobcats fell 3 sets to 1, but fought and competed, sending sets 1 and 4 over 25 points. Charleston would win set 1 26-28 and set 4, 29-27. The key differences in the match included the front line defense for the Golden Eagles, with 19 blocks compared to Wesleyan's 7. For the Bobcats, the team recorded more kills with 51 to Charleston's 43, and more digs with 80 compared to Charleston's 58. 

Notable performances for the Bobcats included Bhrooke Axe and Alauna Wilson who led the team with 14 kills each. Sophomore, Emily Dension contributed both defensively and offensively with 13 kills and 16 digs on the back line. Alexis Moeschler led the team in digs with 26, and recorded 5 assists and 2 serving aces. Defensively, Bhrooke Axe led the team with 5 blocks followed by senior, Jalya Cowherd with 4 blocks. Setter, Jalynn West collected 40 assists on the night, as well as 18 digs. 

The Bobcats will play at Glenville State University this Friday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.