Sunday, October 30
Raleigh, N.C.
1 PM
NC State
12-11,6-6ACC
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vs
3
No. 10 Georgia Tech
17-4,10-2ACC
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4
F
Georgia Tech
25
25
23
25
3
NC State
22
16
25
22
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Volleyball Falls to Georgia Tech Despite Long Battle
10/30/2022 3:51:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
RALEIGH – NC State volleyball (12-11, 6-6) fell to No. 10 Georgia Tech (17-4, 10-2) on Sunday afternoon in Reynolds Coliseum in four sets.
The Wolfpack's offense was led by Martyna Leoniak who posted a career-high 19 kills. Vanja Bukilic additionally posted double digit kills with 11.
NC State's offensive effort was aided by 19 assists from Kristen McDaniel alongside 17 from Naomi Cabello.
Bukilic also had an impact on the defensive end of the floor, posting a team-high seven blocks on the contest.
NC State was one of just five ACC opponents to push the Yellow Jackets to more than three sets, with two being top-five ranked Louisville and Pittsburgh.
Set One (22-25)
Georgia Tech was able to respond to a fast start from the Pack, winning six of the set's last eight points. NC State led by as many as five in the set, and as late as 20-19. The frame was highlighted by freshman Lily Cropper tallying three early kills in addition to three kills from Amanda Rice.
Set Two (16-25)
The Pack was unable to overcome a fast start from the Yellow Jackets in the second set, with Georgia Tech jumping out to a quick 7-2 lead that forced NC State into a timeout. The Yellow Jackets closed the set easily as the Wolfpack were never able to bounce back from the early deficit.
Set Three (25-23)
An exciting third set saw NC State pick up its lone set win of the day in dramatic fashion. The Pack jumped out to a quick 8-3 lead early in the set, only for Georgia Tech to forge an impressive comeback. Trailing 23-22, NC State engineered three quick points to claim the set highlights by a thunderous solo block from Leoniak to set up set point for the Wolfpack.
Set Four (22-25)
A back-and-forth final frame closed with Georgia Tech winning five of the final six points, enough to clinch a 25-22 win in the set and a 3-1 victory on the match. An inspired effort from the Pack was highlighted by multiple lineup changes and substitution patterns that proved to be a change of pace for NC State. Despite that, the Yellow Jackets closed the set and picked up their 10th win in ACC play.
Up Next
The Pack will next be in action on Friday, November 4 for an away match against Louisville at 7 p.m., followed by a Sunday matinee against Notre Dame on November 6 at noon.
The Wolfpack's offense was led by Martyna Leoniak who posted a career-high 19 kills. Vanja Bukilic additionally posted double digit kills with 11.
NC State's offensive effort was aided by 19 assists from Kristen McDaniel alongside 17 from Naomi Cabello.
Bukilic also had an impact on the defensive end of the floor, posting a team-high seven blocks on the contest.
NC State was one of just five ACC opponents to push the Yellow Jackets to more than three sets, with two being top-five ranked Louisville and Pittsburgh.
Set One (22-25)
Georgia Tech was able to respond to a fast start from the Pack, winning six of the set's last eight points. NC State led by as many as five in the set, and as late as 20-19. The frame was highlighted by freshman Lily Cropper tallying three early kills in addition to three kills from Amanda Rice.
Set Two (16-25)
The Pack was unable to overcome a fast start from the Yellow Jackets in the second set, with Georgia Tech jumping out to a quick 7-2 lead that forced NC State into a timeout. The Yellow Jackets closed the set easily as the Wolfpack were never able to bounce back from the early deficit.
Set Three (25-23)
An exciting third set saw NC State pick up its lone set win of the day in dramatic fashion. The Pack jumped out to a quick 8-3 lead early in the set, only for Georgia Tech to forge an impressive comeback. Trailing 23-22, NC State engineered three quick points to claim the set highlights by a thunderous solo block from Leoniak to set up set point for the Wolfpack.
Set Four (22-25)
A back-and-forth final frame closed with Georgia Tech winning five of the final six points, enough to clinch a 25-22 win in the set and a 3-1 victory on the match. An inspired effort from the Pack was highlighted by multiple lineup changes and substitution patterns that proved to be a change of pace for NC State. Despite that, the Yellow Jackets closed the set and picked up their 10th win in ACC play.
Up Next
The Pack will next be in action on Friday, November 4 for an away match against Louisville at 7 p.m., followed by a Sunday matinee against Notre Dame on November 6 at noon.
Team Stats
GaTech
NCSU
Kills
61
48
Errors
25
25
Attempts
166
167
Hitting %
.217
.138
Points
75
66.5
Assists
60
45
Aces
8
4
Blocks
6
14.5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
19
Aces
1
Blocks
5
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
7
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
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