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Pack Marks 10th Straight Win, Sweeps Clemson
9/22/2023 8:46:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Wolfpack volleyball team swept Clemson (9-4, 0-1), 3-0, Friday evening at Jervey Gym to open conference play 1-0 and advance to 11-1 on the season.
The win marked the tenth straight this season and the third straight season to win a conference opener.
The two teams battled from the first serve in set one. NC State went on a 6-0 run to build a lead that the Tigers were unable to minimize. Back-to-back aces by senior libero Skye Stokes forced Clemson to take its final timeout of the set and the Wolfpack came out on top, 25-20, after a kill from sophomore Ava Brizard.
With fifth year setter Kristen McDaniel behind the service line, the Pack went on a 4-0 run to open set two. The Tigers kept things close as NC State's lead was minimized to one, but were unable to tie things up or take a lead of their own. Junior Martyna Leoniak recorded six kills to help the Pack take set two 25-17.
The third set started off with a service error by the Pack, giving Clemson its first lead of the evening. The first point for the Pack came after a wild rally -- a dig by Leoniak went back toward the NC State bench, forcing Brizard to chase it, Jada Allen to hit it over the net from the back right corner of the court, and the Tigers tried to kill it but hit the ball out. The Wolfpack went on to build its lead back up, forcing Clemson to take a timeout after a 7-0 run. With the Pack leading 18-11, Clemson took its final timeout of the set, attempting to regroup. NC State continued to dominate, taking the third set 25-16.
Brizard and Leoniak both tallied 13 kills, while Allen led the way defensively with two blocks. Senior Naomi Cabello led the setters with 19 assists, while McDaniel added 17. Stokes and Allen each recorded two service aces in the match.
The Pack heads to Atlanta to take on No. 13 Georgia Tech on Sunday Sept. 24. First serve is set for 1pm on ACCNX.
The win marked the tenth straight this season and the third straight season to win a conference opener.
The two teams battled from the first serve in set one. NC State went on a 6-0 run to build a lead that the Tigers were unable to minimize. Back-to-back aces by senior libero Skye Stokes forced Clemson to take its final timeout of the set and the Wolfpack came out on top, 25-20, after a kill from sophomore Ava Brizard.
With fifth year setter Kristen McDaniel behind the service line, the Pack went on a 4-0 run to open set two. The Tigers kept things close as NC State's lead was minimized to one, but were unable to tie things up or take a lead of their own. Junior Martyna Leoniak recorded six kills to help the Pack take set two 25-17.
The third set started off with a service error by the Pack, giving Clemson its first lead of the evening. The first point for the Pack came after a wild rally -- a dig by Leoniak went back toward the NC State bench, forcing Brizard to chase it, Jada Allen to hit it over the net from the back right corner of the court, and the Tigers tried to kill it but hit the ball out. The Wolfpack went on to build its lead back up, forcing Clemson to take a timeout after a 7-0 run. With the Pack leading 18-11, Clemson took its final timeout of the set, attempting to regroup. NC State continued to dominate, taking the third set 25-16.
Brizard and Leoniak both tallied 13 kills, while Allen led the way defensively with two blocks. Senior Naomi Cabello led the setters with 19 assists, while McDaniel added 17. Stokes and Allen each recorded two service aces in the match.
The Pack heads to Atlanta to take on No. 13 Georgia Tech on Sunday Sept. 24. First serve is set for 1pm on ACCNX.
Team Stats
NCSU
CU
Kills
45
32
Errors
13
16
Attempts
106
93
Hitting %
.302
.172
Points
55.0
39.0
Assists
42
30
Aces
6
1
Blocks
4
6
Game Leaders
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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