Sunday, November 5
Raleigh, N.C.
2:00 PM
Boston College
6-18, 3-11ACC
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NC State
17-8, 12-2ACC
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Boston College
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NC State
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NC State Downs Eagles
November 05, 2017 | Volleyball
West hit .600 as the Eagles fell in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. – Boston College volleyball fell in three sets to NC State in Raleigh Sunday afternoon, 25-20, 25-13, 25-19.
Following a strong showing in the first frame, BC fell quickly in the second frame. Though the Wolfpack took a quick lead in the third set, the Eagles found a late 8-1 run, that kept them in the game and NC State at 23 points, until NC State found the last two points and secured the victory.
Graduate Lynn Braakhuis led the Eagles with eight kills on the match, while sophomore Cat Balido registered seven. Sophomore Jane DeJarld tallied 21 assists as well as BC's only two aces of the set. Defensively, sophomore Jill Strockis led the Eagles with 12 digs, one shy of tying the match leader.
NC State was led by Julia Brown and Kaitlyn Kearney, both of whom produced 13 kills. Emily Harris notched 13 digs and Becky Porter had 29 assists.
NC State 3, Boston College 0
November 3, 2017
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh, N.C.
BC HIGHLIGHTS
- Sophomore Sophie West hit .600 throughout the match, registering six kills and no hitting errors.
- Strockis was one dig short of tying the match leader. Her 12 digs led the Eagles.
- Freshman Amaka Chukwujekwu led the match with four blocks, aiding the Eagles in being block leaders for the match.
- DeJarld registered BC's only two service aces, one of which was used to delay the Wolfpack victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SET 1
The Eagles picked up the first point due to an attack error from the Wolfpack, but NC State found a quick 7-2 run to take the lead. BC found a 5-1 run that included two kills from both Baldio and Braakhuis and a kill from Goss. The teams traded points from there out, but BC couldn't find a way to match NC State. After being held to set point, thanks to a kill from Balido, NC State took the first set, 25-20.
SET 2
NC State only allowed five BC points as they reached 10 points themselves. The Eagles only found points here and there, falling in the second frame, 25-13.
SET 3
NC State jumped out ahead for a quick lead early in the set. A late 8-1 run from the Eagles – that included four kills from Balido, a kill from West, a DeJarld service ace and block from West and Balido – kept BC alive until NC State took the set, 25-19.
Records: Boston College (6-18, 3-11 ACC), NC State (17-8,12-2 ACC)
Up next: The Eagles will travel to Florida to challenge Miami and Florida State next weekend.
Following a strong showing in the first frame, BC fell quickly in the second frame. Though the Wolfpack took a quick lead in the third set, the Eagles found a late 8-1 run, that kept them in the game and NC State at 23 points, until NC State found the last two points and secured the victory.
Graduate Lynn Braakhuis led the Eagles with eight kills on the match, while sophomore Cat Balido registered seven. Sophomore Jane DeJarld tallied 21 assists as well as BC's only two aces of the set. Defensively, sophomore Jill Strockis led the Eagles with 12 digs, one shy of tying the match leader.
NC State was led by Julia Brown and Kaitlyn Kearney, both of whom produced 13 kills. Emily Harris notched 13 digs and Becky Porter had 29 assists.
NC State 3, Boston College 0
November 3, 2017
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh, N.C.
BC HIGHLIGHTS
- Sophomore Sophie West hit .600 throughout the match, registering six kills and no hitting errors.
- Strockis was one dig short of tying the match leader. Her 12 digs led the Eagles.
- Freshman Amaka Chukwujekwu led the match with four blocks, aiding the Eagles in being block leaders for the match.
- DeJarld registered BC's only two service aces, one of which was used to delay the Wolfpack victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SET 1
The Eagles picked up the first point due to an attack error from the Wolfpack, but NC State found a quick 7-2 run to take the lead. BC found a 5-1 run that included two kills from both Baldio and Braakhuis and a kill from Goss. The teams traded points from there out, but BC couldn't find a way to match NC State. After being held to set point, thanks to a kill from Balido, NC State took the first set, 25-20.
SET 2
NC State only allowed five BC points as they reached 10 points themselves. The Eagles only found points here and there, falling in the second frame, 25-13.
SET 3
NC State jumped out ahead for a quick lead early in the set. A late 8-1 run from the Eagles – that included four kills from Balido, a kill from West, a DeJarld service ace and block from West and Balido – kept BC alive until NC State took the set, 25-19.
Records: Boston College (6-18, 3-11 ACC), NC State (17-8,12-2 ACC)
Up next: The Eagles will travel to Florida to challenge Miami and Florida State next weekend.
Team Stats
BC
ST
Kills
32
56
Errors
12
14
Attempts
105
112
Hitting %
.190
.375
Points
39.0
63.0
Assists
31
50
Aces
2
3
Blocks
5.0
4.0
Game Leaders
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
RS
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