LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Playing in front of a sold-out audience and facing its highest ranked opponent of the fall, Wake Forest volleyball (12-7, 4-4) took on the challenge headstrong against No. 2 Louisville (17-1, 8-0) on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 16). With their backs against the wall, the Demon Deacons impressively captured a third-set win before ultimately falling in four frames (16-25, 15-25, 28-26, 20-25).
Olivia Franke continued to have a standout weekend, reaching a new personal milestone in the process. In set three, the junior middle blocker made a rejection at the net for the 200th block of her collegiate career. Franke finished the day with 10 kills (.667 attacking percentage) and five blocks.
Paige Crawford led Wake Forest with 16 kills, adding seven digs. Peyton Suess chipped in 10 kills.
Defensively, Emma Farrell became a bright spot as the match progressed, recording a team-best 20 digs. It was the first-year’s seventh season performance of 20 or more digs and her highest total versus an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent.
Rian Baker totaled 27 assists and six digs. Andrea Fuentes handed out 16 assists.
Wake Forest tied with Louisville in total blocks (10).
How it Happened
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Louisville started the match with a pair of service errors.
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Emmy Ogogor was the first Deac to swat a kill.
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Key defensive moments by Wake Forest put the team in front to start the first set, 5-3.
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A kill down the middle by Olivia Franke upped the Deacon lead to 9-6.
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