Hokies fall in 3-0 sweep to Boston College

CHESTNUT HILL, MA —The Virginia Tech volleyball team could not overcome an opposing Eagles offense Sunday on the road losing to Boston College in straight sets (19-25, 19-25, 17-25).

The loss dropped Virginia Tech’s record to 11-6 overall and 1-5 in ACC action.

Leandra Mangual-Duran finished with eight kills on the day to lead the Hokies attack. 10 digs from Iliana Rodriguez led the Hokies defensively.

Game Notes

» Sierra Cates had a team-high one ace in the loss.

» Leandra Mangual-Duran had a team-high eight kills for Virginia Tech.

» Virginia Tech got a team-high 10 digs from Iliana Rodriguez.

» Virginia Tech attackers were helped by a team-high 19 assists from Hanna Borer.

» Elizabeth Aylward made her first career start for Virginia Tech. 

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Hokies found themselves in an early hole, losing a tough first set 25-19. Virginia Tech trailed by as many as six points as Boston College grabbed the advantage for good at 9-8 in a set that was knotted up six times before the Eagles took control.

SET 2 | A 25-19 second-set loss put Virginia Tech behind 2-0 in the match. The Hokies fell behind from the start and fought from behind the rest of the way before dropping the set.

SET 3 | Boston College finished off the sweep with a set-three victory. The Hokies fell behind on the first point and fought from behind the rest of the way before falling in the set 25-17.

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