WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Officially done with its non-conference slate, Wake Forest volleyball steps into the start of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) action this week, making road trips to No. 13 Georgia Tech (Sept. 23) and Clemson (Sept. 25).
Both matches will broadcast on ACC Network Extra and feature live stats.
This week is the last of an ongoing three-week road stretch for the Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest notched back-to-back 3-0 sweeps over Davidson and Charlotte last weekend.
The Deacs continue to lead the conference in digs-per-set as a unit, holding a 15.69 average.
The Matches
Friday, Sept. 23 – Wake Forest at No. 13 Georgia Tech – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 25 – Wake Forest at Clemson – 1 p.m.
Last Time Out
Match 1 – Wake Forest 3, Davidson 0
Making way to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s campus grounds, Wake Forest kicked off its weekend on a strong note with a 3-0 victory over Davidson on Friday evening (25-16, 25-20, 25-17).
The sweep was the Demon Deacons’ fourth such win of the fall season.
Emma Farrell led all individuals with 22 digs, tying the third-best all-time total by a Wake Forest individual in a three-set match.
Emmy Ogogor posted a standout two-way showing of nine kills and seven blocks. Additionally, the senior tallied a .615 attacking clip. Olivia Franke had her most efficient night of hitting this fall, going 8-of-11 for eight kills and only one error (.636).
Rian Baker served up a match-best 20 assists. Andrea Fuentes finished with a line of 13 assists, four digs, and three service aces. Kalani Whillock added nine digs.
Peyton Suess and Ashley Slater plugged in seven kills apiece.
Wake Forest moved to 9-2 in its series history versus Davidson.
Match 2 – Wake Forest 3, Charlotte 0
Coming off a Friday evening sweep over Davidson, Wake Forest kept the ball rolling on Saturday (Sept. 17) defeating Charlotte, 3-0, to end its weekend play on an undefeated note (25-21, 25-22, 25-19).
The Demon Deacons went 2-0 during its fourth week of season competition, recording back-to-back match sweeps.
For the second time in as many weeks, a player milestone was reached within the Wake Forest squad, as senior Emmy Ogogor notched the 500th kill of her collegiate career. She ended with 10 kills on 12 attacks (.833).
Peyton Suess led Wake Forest in kills (11) for the fifth…
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