North Carolina State University Athletics
Wednesday, September 13
Raleigh, NC
6pm
NC State
10-1,0-0ACC
3
vs
0
George Washington
2-7,0-0Atlantic 10
1
2
3
F
George Washington
18
16
12
0
NC State
25
25
25
3
Pack Wins Ninth Straight, Defeats George Washington 3-0
9/13/2023 8:21:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
RALEIGH – The Wolfpack won its ninth straight match after defeating George Washington in straight sets in the final match of nonconference play Wednesday evening.
The win streak is the longest since the 2014 season when the Pack won 12-straight.
Junior opposite Amanda Rice recorded her 500th career kill in set three and finished the evening with nine, in addition to two digs and three blocks. She finished the evening hitting .467, tying her season high.
Head coach Luka Slabe recorded his 50th win at the helm of the program as the team advanced to 10-1 on the season.
The Wolfpack went on numerous scoring runs throughout the evening, leading by 10 points on several occasions. The Revolutionaries struggled on serve receive throughout the match, allowing the Pack to capitalize. The Wolfpack also recorded eight service aces, with junior Jada Allen recording three.
George Washington brought themselves within three points of the Pack in set three, but were unable to tie things up or take a lead of their own.
Sophomore Ava Brizard led the way with 11 kills and added 12 digs and two service aces. Fifth year setter Kristen McDaniel recorded 19 assists, while fellow setter Naomi Cabello added 13. Allen, Rice, and sophomore Lily Cropper each tallied two blocks, while Clara Vondran and Madison Williams each had one.
The Wolfpack will open conference play on the road at Clemson and Georgia Tech. Play will begin Friday Sept. 22 at 7pm on ACCNX.
The win streak is the longest since the 2014 season when the Pack won 12-straight.
Junior opposite Amanda Rice recorded her 500th career kill in set three and finished the evening with nine, in addition to two digs and three blocks. She finished the evening hitting .467, tying her season high.
Head coach Luka Slabe recorded his 50th win at the helm of the program as the team advanced to 10-1 on the season.
The Wolfpack went on numerous scoring runs throughout the evening, leading by 10 points on several occasions. The Revolutionaries struggled on serve receive throughout the match, allowing the Pack to capitalize. The Wolfpack also recorded eight service aces, with junior Jada Allen recording three.
George Washington brought themselves within three points of the Pack in set three, but were unable to tie things up or take a lead of their own.
Sophomore Ava Brizard led the way with 11 kills and added 12 digs and two service aces. Fifth year setter Kristen McDaniel recorded 19 assists, while fellow setter Naomi Cabello added 13. Allen, Rice, and sophomore Lily Cropper each tallied two blocks, while Clara Vondran and Madison Williams each had one.
The Wolfpack will open conference play on the road at Clemson and Georgia Tech. Play will begin Friday Sept. 22 at 7pm on ACCNX.
Team Stats
GWU
NCSU
Kills
28
40
Errors
16
11
Attempts
94
89
Hitting %
.128
.326
Points
35.0
52.0
Assists
26
37
Aces
2
8
Blocks
5
4
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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