WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Currently in the midst of its ongoing road stretch, Wake Forest volleyball returns to in-state competition this weekend, heading to Charlotte’s campus for matches against Davidson (Sept. 16) and the host 49ers (Sept. 17).
Live stats will be available for both contests, while the match versus Charlotte will also be broadcasted on ESPN +.
The Demon Deacons currently sit at 6-3 overall, most recently coming off of their first out-of-state season trip to the 2022 Bobcat Invitational, where they finished 2-1 over two days of play.
Wake Forest has won three of the last four all-time meetings over Davidson and four of the last five against Charlotte.
The Matches
Friday, Sept. 16 – Wake Forest vs. Davidson – 6 p.m. ET
Saturday, Sept. 17 – Wake Forest vs. Charlotte – 5 p.m. ET
Last Time Out
This past weekend saw Wake Forest compete in the 2022 Bobcat Invitational, held on the campus of Texas State University:
Match 1 – Wake Forest 3, Sam Houston 0
Matched up against a testy Bearkat group, Wake Forest opened Saturday morning (Sept. 10) with a poised 3-0 sweep over Sam Houston State (25-20, 25-14, 27-25).
As a team, Wake Forest handed out a season-best 11 service aces.
Playing near her hometown, Paige Crawford shined with 10 kills, four digs, and a new career high of four service aces. Senior hitter Peyton Suess added 10 kills of her own.
Andrea Fuentes stood out in her return to the hardwood, finishing with 34 assists, eight digs, and two service aces.
Audrey Douglas, Olivia Franke, and Emmy Ogogor plugged in seven kills apiece. Douglas had another efficient performance from the floor, going 7-of-14 in attacks with only one error (.429). Ogogor added three total blocks for the fourth time in five matches.
Emma Farrell led all individuals on the defensive side with 20 digs. Megan Merril posted 11 digs and three service aces.
Match 2 – Wake Forest 3, Ole Miss 1
Returning to the floor on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 10) in a short turnaround, Wake Forest locked in as a unit during its afternoon tilt against Ole Miss. After dropping the opening set, the Demon Deacons stormed back through rallies to secure a 3-1 victory (16-25, 25-19, 25-23, 25-16).
The win was Wake Forest’s second over an SEC foe in a week.
Ashley Slater led the way on an exceptional performance of 12 kills and a…
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