North Carolina State University Athletics
North Carolina Fends Off Volleyball, 3-0
10/30/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. NC State lost in three games to North Carolina on Tuesday, Oct. 30, in Chapel Hill, N.C., at Carmichael Auditorium. With the loss State falls to 3-21 (0-14 ACC) on the year, while the Tar Heels move to 10-13 (6-8 ACC).
Ashley Wallace posted a team-best seven kills in her final career meeting with the Pack’s archrival, and Alex Smith lifted 17 assists. Lindsay Benac (14) and Chrissy Zirpolo (10) combined for 24 of the team’s 53 digs, with Zirpolo scoring the red and white’s lone service ace on the evening. Aiwane Iboaya amassed seven total blocks.
Bekah Brinkley had 14 kills for North Carolina, and Stephanie Jansma hoisted 41 assists. Brianna Eskola (17), Ashley Board (16) and Megan Owens (12) each posted double-digit totals in digs, while Jansma and Heather Brooks posted three blocks each.
UNC out-hit NCSU .269 to .029.
The Tar Heels took game one 30-17, as the Pack hit a match-low -.022. State led very early, but UNC tied the score at 8-8 on a Sue Haydel kill before taking the lead for good on the very next point due to a Zirpolo ball handling error.
The Wolfpack put up a match-high 12 kills in the second frame, forcing extra play in the most thrilling game of the evening. Trailing 9-12 due to a red-hot NC State start, UNC grabbed four-straight points to forge ahead, but State immediately tied things up. The lead see-sawed between teams until North Carolina found itself ahead at 29-27. The red and white didn’t fold however, as a Smith/Wallace combo block, followed by a Wallace kill, knotted the score at 29-all. But the Tar Heels came out on top, 31-29, when a Smith service error and a Brooks kill followed the Wolfpack rally.
UNC reeled off the first seven points of the third and final game, easing its way to a 30-15 decision. The Tar Heels cruised on a match-high .448 hitting clip.
This weekend State will host both Maryland and Boston College at historic Reynolds Coliseum on the NC State campus. The Pack will take on the Terrapins on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., before taking on the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m.
Both matches will be broadcast live online via ACC Select. Click here for more information.
Ashley Wallace posted a team-best seven kills in her final career meeting with the Pack’s archrival, and Alex Smith lifted 17 assists. Lindsay Benac (14) and Chrissy Zirpolo (10) combined for 24 of the team’s 53 digs, with Zirpolo scoring the red and white’s lone service ace on the evening. Aiwane Iboaya amassed seven total blocks.
Bekah Brinkley had 14 kills for North Carolina, and Stephanie Jansma hoisted 41 assists. Brianna Eskola (17), Ashley Board (16) and Megan Owens (12) each posted double-digit totals in digs, while Jansma and Heather Brooks posted three blocks each.
UNC out-hit NCSU .269 to .029.
The Tar Heels took game one 30-17, as the Pack hit a match-low -.022. State led very early, but UNC tied the score at 8-8 on a Sue Haydel kill before taking the lead for good on the very next point due to a Zirpolo ball handling error.
The Wolfpack put up a match-high 12 kills in the second frame, forcing extra play in the most thrilling game of the evening. Trailing 9-12 due to a red-hot NC State start, UNC grabbed four-straight points to forge ahead, but State immediately tied things up. The lead see-sawed between teams until North Carolina found itself ahead at 29-27. The red and white didn’t fold however, as a Smith/Wallace combo block, followed by a Wallace kill, knotted the score at 29-all. But the Tar Heels came out on top, 31-29, when a Smith service error and a Brooks kill followed the Wolfpack rally.
UNC reeled off the first seven points of the third and final game, easing its way to a 30-15 decision. The Tar Heels cruised on a match-high .448 hitting clip.
This weekend State will host both Maryland and Boston College at historic Reynolds Coliseum on the NC State campus. The Pack will take on the Terrapins on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., before taking on the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m.
Both matches will be broadcast live online via ACC Select. Click here for more information.
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