Hampton University
Charleston
Hampton Travels to Charleston for Two Matches
10.8.26 | Volleyball
HAMPTON, Va. (Oct. 8, 2026) … The Hampton University volleyball team travels to CAA leading Charleston for two matches this weekend. Match one is set for Friday at 6:00p.m. with Saturday's match being at 2:00p.m.
ABOUT HAMPTON:
- Hampton enters the match after dropping a four-set match with local rival Norfolk State on Sept. 30.Â
- Racquel Frazier, Katerina Pappa and Nikola Jaroszewicz have all hit the 100 kills mark with 156, 127 and 102 through 14 matches. Frazier ranks ninth in the CAA in kills, while also being eighth in points with 184.5.
- Ana Luiza Caminha Matos leads the Pirates in assists on the season with 315, ranking seventh in the CAA, while Belen Ferrufino adds 87.
- Lillian Campbell has 30.0 blocks on the season, leading Hampton, while Jaroszewicz (24.0) and Aliyah Milner (19.0) bolster 15 or more.Â
- Hampton has played a five-set match three times in 2026 after doing so just once in 2025.
- Frazier ranks fifth in the league with 22 service aces, while Campbell ranks 10th with 17.Â
ABOUT CHARLESTON:
- Charleston enters the weekend on a 15-match winning streak. The Cougars winning streak is the longest in program history since 2017. Â
- Â The Cougars bolster a balanced offensive attack, as five players have recorded 110 kills or more. Caroline Noonan leads the way with 160, ranking second in the CAA in hitting percentage.
- Helena Vukovic leads the CAA with 531 assists on the season, while Jumana Martin ranks first in digs with 269.Â
- Charleston has won three CAA weekly awards.
HEAD TO HEAD:
The Cougars lead the all-time battle over Hampton 5-0.
DOUBLE TROUBLE:
Racquel Frazier (20) and Katerina Pappa(18) ripped off 38 kills in Wednesday's match with Norfolk State inside the Convocation Center. Frazier added double-digit digs with 12 on the night as well.Â
SUNSHINE STATE STANDOUT:
Sophomore, Racquel Frazier was named to the Florida A&M Tournament Team after her efforts against FIU, Louisianna and FAMU. Over the course of the three matches, she recorded 31 kills to go along with 10 digs in the tournament. This marks the second time Frazier has made an all-tournament team after being recognized as a freshman in the Hampton Tournament.Â
UP NEXT
The Pirates return to action Friday, October. 16 when they host Campbell for two matches. The first match is set for 6:00 p.m. with match two on Saturday starting at 2:00 p.m.
