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Deacons Knock Off Cavaliers in Four-Set, Friday Road Win
10/27/2023 10:36:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Emmy Ogogor and Emma Farrell posted season-best performances in Charlottesville!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Beginning the start of its final month of regular-season play, Wake Forest volleyball (16-6, 7-4) handled things in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Friday night (Oct. 27), downing the Virginia Cavaliers (8-13, 1-10) in a 3-1 victory.
It was Wake Forest's seventh straight win over Virginia in the all-time series history.
Additionally, this is the first time the program has notched back-to-back seasons of seven or more conference wins since 2009-10.
Emmy Ogogor was a bundle of energy, ultimately reaching a new career high in kills with 17 on the evening. The fifth-year middle blocker's total led all individuals and she chipped in three blocks as well.
Emma Farrell had a star performance of her own, totaling a match-high 25 digs for a new personal-best mark of 2023. It was the sophomore libero's fourth performance of 20 or more digs this fall. She also added eight assists to her line.
Paige Crawford and Ava Carney added 11 kills apiece. Friday featured the 10th time this year in which Wake Forest has had three or more players register double-digit numbers in kills.
Setters Rian Baker and Kylie Adams tossed out 21 and 18 assists, respectively.
Ava Torrance and Kalani Whillock chipped in nine digs apiece.
With the win, Wake Forest moved to 5-2 on the road this year.
How it Happened
Standout Stats
From Coach Smart
"As we always say, any win on the road versus an ACC opponent is a good one and I felt positive about how we responded after a loss in the first set," noted head coach Randi Smart. "Emmy and Emma were terrific – both players set the tone from the start while playing hard up until the very end. Our efforts on defense led to different opportunities created, and our hitters made big plays at important times.
"Sunday is another big opportunity for us that will be here quickly. We are looking forward to taking key things from tonight and keep building as we step into Pittsburgh."
Up Next
Wake Forest steps into its third season test versus a national foe on Sunday (Oct. 29), visiting No. 7 Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. ET.
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It was Wake Forest's seventh straight win over Virginia in the all-time series history.
Additionally, this is the first time the program has notched back-to-back seasons of seven or more conference wins since 2009-10.
Emmy Ogogor was a bundle of energy, ultimately reaching a new career high in kills with 17 on the evening. The fifth-year middle blocker's total led all individuals and she chipped in three blocks as well.
Emma Farrell had a star performance of her own, totaling a match-high 25 digs for a new personal-best mark of 2023. It was the sophomore libero's fourth performance of 20 or more digs this fall. She also added eight assists to her line.
Paige Crawford and Ava Carney added 11 kills apiece. Friday featured the 10th time this year in which Wake Forest has had three or more players register double-digit numbers in kills.
Setters Rian Baker and Kylie Adams tossed out 21 and 18 assists, respectively.
Ava Torrance and Kalani Whillock chipped in nine digs apiece.
With the win, Wake Forest moved to 5-2 on the road this year.
How it Happened
- Emmy Ogogor had Wake Forest's first kill of the evening.
- Emma Farrell next made a couple of nice digs and her classmate Paige Crawford followed on a kill that was zipped from the left side.
- Ava Carney and Rian Baker entered the contest to create some activity, as the Deacs trimmed things to a one-point game (7-6).
- Wake Forest stayed aggressive in its attacking tempo, as Ogogor created a 10-10 tie with a throwdown from the middle.
- A handful of possessions then went back and forth throughout the frame, with Ogogor and Crawford leading the charge.
- By the first media timeout, Virginia led 15-13.
- After the Cavaliers netted a few more points, the Deacs responded with three in a row – highlighted by a Baker ace and Carney solo block.
- The score again rested on an even clip, 18-18.
- Virginia was unable to grab a slight lead (20-19), and Wake Forest took a timeout.
- The Deacons soon took another floor break after going down 22-19.
- Charles made a nice swing immediately stepping back onto the floor.
- The Deacons soon took another floor break after going down 22-19.
- The Cavaliers reached set point on a block before suffering a service error.
- Virginia went on to win set one, 25-22, finishing the deed on a tip kill.
- Farrell collected eight digs during the opening period.
- An ace by Kalani Whillock kicked off the second.
- Farrell continued to display her defensive prowess while also setting up the Wake Forest hitters, as the margin was soon tied at 6-6.
- Ogogor acted as a factor with her hitting.
- Scoring on five of their next six possessions, the Cavaliers went up 10-8.
- Three errors by the host were then surrendered.
- Boosted by Ogogor's tenacity, Wake Forest stayed close – trailing by only one by the media break (15-14).
- Big plays occurred both offensively and defensively for the Black and Old Gold, leading to an 18-15 gain.
- A few mistakes hurt Virginia and the Deacon defense remained strong.
- An attacking error by the Cavaliers allowed Wake Forest to reach set point.
- Virginia posted two consecutive points before the Deacs regrouped.
- Ogogor leaped for a final middle kill and Wake Forest returned the favor in set two, finishing with a 25-22 victory.
- Farrell led with 18 digs through two frames while Ogogor and Baker had 11 kills and assists, respectively.
- A 5-0 start marked Wake Forest's opening minutes inside set three.
- Crawford next knocked two kills and assisted on a block to keep the advantage steady.
- Virginia worked to cut the deficit down, piecing a 7-2 run.
- A Deacon hitting error led to the board reading 13-13.
- Following a few more traded rallies, Carney went off on a personal run that included four kills.
- A kill and ace by Virginia again put the score on an even note, 21-21.
- Charles made a big block and a collective, hustle effort by the Deacs proved timely, as set point was reached on a Cavalier service error.
- Ogogor once again secured the set on a middle kill, and Wake Forest won the third in a 25-23 decision.
- Carney was a notable spark in attacks, entering set four with 10 kills.
- The Deacons won a challenge early in the fourth before going ahead 9-6.
- Crawford especially led the way with powerful hits, with Baker handing out a handful of assists.
- 'Seesaw play' headlined the first half of set four.
- Virginia struggled with three straight attacking errors, giving Wake Forest a 15-13 bump.
- The Deacs clung on to a one-point lead through traded points (19-18) before Carney skied from the right on her own service reception.
- An Ashley Slater slam forced Virginia to huddle up at its bench, trailing 21-18.
- The Cavaliers scored twice before the senior answered again, on a Farrell assist.
- Ogogor and Crawford made kills for the finishing touches, and Wake Forest won set four, 25-21.
- Wake Forest defeated Virginia, 3-1.
Standout Stats
- Emmy Ogogor totaled a new career high in kills versus the Cavaliers, finishing with 17.
- It was the first time she has led Wake Forest in kills for a single match this season.
- Emma Farrell finished with 25 digs – a new season-best mark.
- The Norcross, Georgia, native has now recorded four showings of 20 or more digs throughout the fall:
- Versus Grand Canyon (8/27/23) – 23 digs
- At Davidson (9/16/23) – 20 digs
- At Boston College (10/6/23) – 24 digs
- At Virginia (10/27/23) – 25 digs
- The Norcross, Georgia, native has now recorded four showings of 20 or more digs throughout the fall:
- For the 10th time in 2023, three or more Deacons had 10 or more kills:
- Emmy Ogogor – 17
- Ava Carney – 11
- Paige Crawford – 11
- Wake Forest outperformed Virginia in three major statistical categories:
- Points: 67.0 to 66.0
- Kills: 56 to 51
- Assists: 51 to 49
- The Deacs and Cavaliers tied in digs (61-61)
From Coach Smart
"As we always say, any win on the road versus an ACC opponent is a good one and I felt positive about how we responded after a loss in the first set," noted head coach Randi Smart. "Emmy and Emma were terrific – both players set the tone from the start while playing hard up until the very end. Our efforts on defense led to different opportunities created, and our hitters made big plays at important times.
"Sunday is another big opportunity for us that will be here quickly. We are looking forward to taking key things from tonight and keep building as we step into Pittsburgh."
Up Next
Wake Forest steps into its third season test versus a national foe on Sunday (Oct. 29), visiting No. 7 Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. ET.
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Team Stats
WF
UVa
Kills
56
51
Errors
25
26
Attempts
148
149
Hitting %
.209
.168
Points
67.0
66.0
Assists
51
49
Aces
4
5
Blocks
7
10
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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