CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Coming off of a 1-2 opening weekend at home, the Charlotte 49ers volleyball team now hits the road for a month beginning with the JAX Classic Presented by JAX Marriott on Friday afternoon. The Niners will face Illinois-Chicago at 4:30 p.m. in their opener Friday, play host Jacksonville on ESPN3 Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and round out with Presbyterian at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Charlotte began the year with a 3-1 victory over Elon back by Janell Sparks' 14 kills and 20 digs. Sparks was one of three 49ers who recorded double-doubles in the opener along with Sofie Perrens' 26 assists and 19 digs with Mackenzie Reaume's 15 helpers with 10 digs.