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Wake Forest Volleyball Wins Home Opener Against Georgetown
9/16/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Sept. 16, 2005
Winston-Salem, NC - Sophomore Jackie Lucas led the charge at the net with seven of Demon Deacons 28 block assists, to lead the Wake Forest volleyball team to a 3-1 (30-20, 30-18, 28-30, 30-23) victory over Georgetown, Friday night in Reynolds Gym. The win improves the Demon Deacons to 5-2 on the season and increases their winning streak to four.
"This was a great win at home for us," said head coach Heather Kahl. "Our blocking was the key to our win tonight. We pulled it together and picked up some balls that allowed our offense to be successful."
Senior Christy Williams also shined at the net for Wake with five block assists and one solo block, while Shannan Homan, Natalie Mullikin and Erin Borhart all had three. Borhart also closed the night with the team-high 42 assists and 15 digs.
Wake stormed out to an early 14-5 lead that was highlighted with a pair of aces from senior Klarysa Henry and one by AJ Nicholas. Holding on tight to the lead, the Deacs cruised through the first game, 30-20.
In the second game, Georgetown came out swinging and the two teams battled hard for the lead. The score was tied seven times until the Hoyas went on a seven point run at 12 all that gave them the edge that they needed. In th end, a 5-3 run by Georgetown closed the game, 30-18.
The third game was much like the second with the two teams fighting for a permanent lead. Wake Forest initially took it at 8-5, but Georgetown fought back and knotted it a 15 all. Keeping the score within no more than four points Wake Forest was able to jump ahead at the 28 point mark and finish the match.
The final game of the night resulted in another battle with the lead changing three times. A four point run at 20-18 gave the Deacs the push they needed to close the match. Finishing the night on an ace by Mullikin and an error by the Hoyas closed the game, 30-23.
Wake Forest will play two matches on Saturday. The first will be against South Dakota State at 1 p.m. and the second will be at 7 p.m. against Morehead State.
