CHARLESTON, SC – Senior Jackie Landers recorded a season-high 21 kills as the Winthrop volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 victory over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers Saturday afternoon.

Winthrop improved to 13-11 overall and 4-6 in the conference with the victory while Charleston Southern fell to 6-21 overall and 0-11 in the Big South with the loss.

Landers had a breakout match with her 21 kills and hit .548 for the match with only four errors on 31 attempts.  Landers recorded her first double-double of the season with 10 digs as well.  Irene Ojukwu also notched a double-double with 12 kills and 14 digs while Rachel Lenz also contributed 12 kills.  Jessie Vicic finished with 48 assists.

Winthrop jumped out to a 10-5 lead in the first set but Charleston Southern was able to battle back to get within one at 16-15, but couldn't get any closer.  The Eagles then went on a 9-4 run to close the first set, winning 25-19.

The Eagles were able to cruise through the second set.  After a quick 5-1 lead Winthrop used an 8-2 run to take a four-point edge into a 17-7 advantage.  The Eagles took the second set 25-16.

The third set again saw the Eagles grab an early lead.  Charleston Southern fought back to tie the set at 14-14.  The teams continued to trade points and after a 21-21 score, the Buccaneers took a slim 23-21 edge.  Winthrop came back with a 3-0 run to have match point at 24-23.  Charleston Southern fought off one match point, but couldn't hang on long as the Eagles won 26-24.

Winthrop will stay on the road for a Sunday match up against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.  The contest is slated to start at 2 p.m.