Wake Forest Athletics
Wednesday, October 14
Winston-Salem, N.C.
6 P.M.
Wake Forest University
vs
No. 9 Georgia Tech
Demon Deacons Host No. 13 Georgia Tech in Mid-Week Matchups
10/13/2020 2:41:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest volleyball team hosts conference foe and current No. 13 Georgia Tech in a series of mid-week matchups on Wednesday and Thursday at LJVM Coliseum.
The Deacs are looking to rebound at home after dropping their first two matches against Miami in LJVM, before they hit the road for the next two weeks to face Clemson and Florida State.
Coach's Comments
Having 11 days between matches…
Serve receive and setting have been major focuses for us. It's been hard having kids in and out of practice, reps are so important. We've been working on a lot of first and second contacts over the past 11 days. And playing in a bigger space has taken them time to get used to. We have our peaks and valleys, but definitely got off to a slower start against Miami so we've been picking it up the past two weeks.
On Georgia Tech…
"They have very strong outside hitters, they're fast and they do everything. We can't stop everything so we just have to look at where we can be the most successful. Michelle has done a great job over there; they love to compete. Their right side, Brambilla, is such a great leader for them and is so competitive. They have great leadership and energy and love to win. They definitely have a chip on their shoulder; we thought they should have been in the tournament last year so they're going to get it done this year."
The Match
Last meeting: Georgia Tech won 3-0 on October 18, 2019 in Atlanta.
Series record: Georgia Tech leads 35-12.
The last time Wake Forest beat Georgia Tech was October 12, 2018 in Winston-Salem. The Deacs took the match 3-1.
Both matches will air on ACC Network.
Players to Watch
Ashley Slater | Freshman OH/RS
The freshman from Grand Haven, Michigan, recorded a game-high and season-high 15 kills against Miami in her collegiate debut. She also co-leads the team in service aces, recording three during Wake's opening weekend.
Olivia Franke | Freshman MB
The freshman from McLean, Virginia, co-leads the team in service aces, recording three during Wake's opening weekend. She also recorded three solo blocks on opening weekend after starting for the Deacs in the middle.
Olivia Saunders | Junior MB
The junior from Ontario, Canada, had a standout set against Miami in the second match, hitting .500 and recording five kills in the second set. She also recorded three solo blocks on the weekend. Coming back from a preseason injury, she is expected to be a staple in the lineup for the Deacs moving forward.
Caroline Kuhn | Senior OH/RS
The senior from Greenville, N.C. currently leads the team with 27 kills after a career day in the second match against Miami. She tied her career-high with 17 kills on Oct. 3 and recorded 10 digs and one solo block on the weekend. She is expected to be a staple on the outside for the Deacs.
FAN DISCLOSURE
At this time, Spry Stadium // LJVM Coliseum will continue to be closed to the public. There will be a limited number of student-athlete families in attendance, however, the anticipated expansion from the Governor's office only applies to outdoor venues that can seat more than 10,000 fans. Wake Forest Athletics will continue to follow the state's guidance to preserve the safety of our student-athletes, staff, and fans.
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The Deacs are looking to rebound at home after dropping their first two matches against Miami in LJVM, before they hit the road for the next two weeks to face Clemson and Florida State.
Coach's Comments
Having 11 days between matches…
Serve receive and setting have been major focuses for us. It's been hard having kids in and out of practice, reps are so important. We've been working on a lot of first and second contacts over the past 11 days. And playing in a bigger space has taken them time to get used to. We have our peaks and valleys, but definitely got off to a slower start against Miami so we've been picking it up the past two weeks.
On Georgia Tech…
"They have very strong outside hitters, they're fast and they do everything. We can't stop everything so we just have to look at where we can be the most successful. Michelle has done a great job over there; they love to compete. Their right side, Brambilla, is such a great leader for them and is so competitive. They have great leadership and energy and love to win. They definitely have a chip on their shoulder; we thought they should have been in the tournament last year so they're going to get it done this year."
The Match
Last meeting: Georgia Tech won 3-0 on October 18, 2019 in Atlanta.
Series record: Georgia Tech leads 35-12.
The last time Wake Forest beat Georgia Tech was October 12, 2018 in Winston-Salem. The Deacs took the match 3-1.
Both matches will air on ACC Network.
Players to Watch
Ashley Slater | Freshman OH/RS
The freshman from Grand Haven, Michigan, recorded a game-high and season-high 15 kills against Miami in her collegiate debut. She also co-leads the team in service aces, recording three during Wake's opening weekend.
Olivia Franke | Freshman MB
The freshman from McLean, Virginia, co-leads the team in service aces, recording three during Wake's opening weekend. She also recorded three solo blocks on opening weekend after starting for the Deacs in the middle.
Olivia Saunders | Junior MB
The junior from Ontario, Canada, had a standout set against Miami in the second match, hitting .500 and recording five kills in the second set. She also recorded three solo blocks on the weekend. Coming back from a preseason injury, she is expected to be a staple in the lineup for the Deacs moving forward.
Caroline Kuhn | Senior OH/RS
The senior from Greenville, N.C. currently leads the team with 27 kills after a career day in the second match against Miami. She tied her career-high with 17 kills on Oct. 3 and recorded 10 digs and one solo block on the weekend. She is expected to be a staple on the outside for the Deacs.
FAN DISCLOSURE
At this time, Spry Stadium // LJVM Coliseum will continue to be closed to the public. There will be a limited number of student-athlete families in attendance, however, the anticipated expansion from the Governor's office only applies to outdoor venues that can seat more than 10,000 fans. Wake Forest Athletics will continue to follow the state's guidance to preserve the safety of our student-athletes, staff, and fans.
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