Bulldogs Edge Mercer in Five-Set Thriller, Ruffin Breaches 1000 Kill Mark

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Bolstered by notable efforts from Ali Ruffin, Angelina Sayles and Mackenzie Martin, The Citadel (16-0, 4-0 SoCon) outlasted visiting Mercer (6-9, 2-2 SoCon) in a back-and-forth battle late Sunday afternoon, claiming a 3-2 victory over the Bears en route to preserving the program’s perfect season.