Boston College Athletics
Boston College
3-3ACC, 8-9
Wake Forest
2-4ACC, 12-8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 1 |
| BC | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 3 |
October 17, 2014 | Volleyball
Box Score
Boston College (3-3 ACC, 8-9) defeated Wake Forest (2-4 ACC, 12-8) in a four set battle on Friday evening, commencing BC Homecoming weekend athletic events. The even match came down to the wire multiple times, but the home team prevailed in the end. The Eagles defeated the Demon Deacons for the fifth time in the two teams’ history.
BC alums were honored at the ten minute break in between sets, including 2014 Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee, Allison Anderson. Anderson will also be honored at halftime of the football game tomorrow with the other members of the 2014 class.
BC had a stunning night defensively, recording 20.0 total team blocks and 46 digs. The Eagles were led offensively by junior Katty Workman, who recorded 16 kills and a .306 hitting percentage. Workman was also strong at the net, putting up two solo blocks and a block assist. Close behind with 13 kills was sophomore Julia Topor, who also tallied eight block assists on the night.
Anna Skold had yet another strong night for the Eagles, adding seven kills and seven and a half total blocks to BC’s efforts. New BC addition Kam McLain had five kills from the middle and nine block assists. Senior setter Kellie Barnum delivered 45 assists and led the Eagles with 12 digs. Courtney Castle had another strong night at the service line with two aces, bringing her total to 27 on the season. Sol Calvete returned to the court after missing last weekend. She played predominantly in the back row and dug ten balls.
BC prevailed in set one, 25-22. The match was tight until BC grabbed three consecutive points pulling ahead from a 17-17 score. The home team did not trail the rest of the set. The Eagles out-hit the Demon Deacons .156 to .071. Another major difference on the Eagles’ side was their four team blocks to WFU’s two. Skold led the Eagles in set one with three kills.
Wake Forest took set two, posting a .206 hitting percentage. Russell led the Demon Deacons with five kills. BC was tough on defense, putting up seven total team blocks to Wake Forest’s two, but it was not enough to overcome the visitor’s strong attack. Workman recorded four kills in set two for the Eagles.
The third set was a battle for the advantage in the match. Both teams used all of their offensive weapons; BC had 19 kills and WFU tallied 15. Both teams had impressive hitting percentages, with the Eagles hitting .359 %. Topor and Workman both tallied seven kills in the set. Castle served five tough balls at the end of the set, putting WFU out of system and helping the Eagles up from a 24-21 deficit to win set three, 26-24.
The Eagles and Demon Deacons both came out with fire in their eyes in set four. The Eagles were gunning for a victory, while the Deacs were fighting to stay alive. The score stayed fairly even throughout the set, but the Eagles held a lead through the final stages. BC had an 18-12 lead, but WFU clawed their way back within spitting distance, making it 21-19. BC refused to give up their lead and ultimately finished off the set and match, 25-21.
As a team the Eagles hit .201 % while WFU hit .121 %. The major factor in this win was the Eagles’ outstanding blocking. 506 people were in attendance at Power Gym.
The Eagles now head to Notre Dame for a 1 p.m. Sunday match which will be televised on ESPN 3.
