NCAA Womens Volleyball

Wake Forest Falls to Hokies in Wednesday Road Test

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BLACKSBURG, Va. – Opening up the month of November, Wake Forest volleyball (13-11, 5-8) traveled to its neighboring state for a midweek matchup against Virginia Tech (10-14, 3-10) on Wednesday (Nov. 2).

The Hokies finished the night with a 3-0 sweep over the Demon Deacons (23-25, 15-25, 17-25).

Middle blockers Olivia Franke and Emmy Ogogor posted the most efficient hitting nights for Wake Forest. Continuing her streak of six or more kills in seven of her last eight appearances, Franke led the team in going 8-of-16 in attacks while committing two errors (.375). Ogogor went 6-of-12 with only one error (.417).

Paige Crawford and Ashley Slater added five kills each. Crawford also had four digs and two service aces.

Setters Andrea Fuentes and Rian Baker handed out 12 and 11 assists, respectively.

Emma Farrell gathered 10 digs, tying the highest mark in the match.

Wake Forest outblock Virginia Tech, 5-4.

 

How it Happened

  • Virginia Tech scored the first three points of set one before suffering a service error.

  • Ashley Slater gave Wake Forest its first kill of the evening.



  • After the Hokies scored four straight, the Deacs signaled for a timeout, down 8-3.

  • Virginia Tech succeeded on a few more tries but also committed a handful of errors, allowing Wake Forest to stay nearby, 12-8.

  • Olivia Franke stayed comfortable in the middle of the court, netting three kills.

  • After Ogogor hung in the air for a hit straight down the line, the senior and Slater teamed up on…

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