J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center | NC State Wolfpack
J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center | NC State Wolfpack
The NC State volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory over Miami on Wednesday afternoon at Reynolds Coliseum, marking the final home match of their 2024 season. This win advances the Wolfpack's record to 15-12 overall and 10-9 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
In a competitive opening set, both teams exchanged leads five times before junior outside hitter Ava Brizard clinched it for NC State with a decisive kill, ending the set at 26-24. Junior Courtney Bryant emerged as the top scorer with six kills in this frame.
The second set saw NC State starting strong with a 3-1 lead, but Miami quickly leveled the score. Despite several close calls, the Wolfpack managed to secure a 25-20 victory thanks to a block by senior Jada Allen. By this point, Amanda Rice and Bryant had each recorded ten kills.
Miami fought back in the third set, overcoming a five-point deficit with an impressive 11-3 run to take it 25-21. Rice and Bryant collectively amassed 28 kills by this stage of the match.
In the fourth set, after trailing initially, NC State equalized at 12-all with a service ace from junior Sydney Daniels. The team maintained their momentum despite Miami's attempts to catch up, ultimately winning the set 25-20 and claiming the match.
Amanda Rice achieved her first career double-double with 19 kills and 20 digs. Skye Stokes also made significant contributions with three service aces—the eighth time she has achieved three or more aces in a match this season.
This victory is notable as it marks several milestones: it's the team's 15th win of the season, their tenth in conference play, and adds to their historical tally as their 815th overall program win and their 213th in conference history under head coach Luka Slabe.
NC State will next travel to Dallas for a rematch against SMU on Saturday, November 29 at 8 p.m., which will be broadcast on ACCNX.
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