Friday, November 7
Winston-Salem, N.C.
6:30 P.M.
Wake Forest University
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Notre Dame
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Deacs to Host Notre Dame and No. 7 Louisville in Second Straight Home Weekend
11/6/2025 11:19:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
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The program will hold its Seniors and Graduates Day on Friday evening.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Nearing the end of its regular-season home slate, Wake Forest volleyball (10-13, 4-8 ACC) is set to enter the second portion of its ongoing two-week homestand, bringing in Notre Dame and No. 7 Louisville for matchups inside Varsity Arena.
The Demon Deacons will firstly face the Fighting Irish on Friday evening (Nov. 7) in a 6:30 p.m. contest. Prior to the match, the program will hold its Seniors and Graduates Day, honoring four roster members – Rian Baker, Paige Crawford, Emma Farrell and Olivia Murphy. On Sunday, Wake Forest matches up with the Cardinals in its sixth season test versus a nationally-ranked opponent.
Both of the Deacs' home showings on Friday and Sunday will stream on ACC Network Extra.
The Matches
Friday, Nov. 7
Wake Forest vs. Notre Dame – 6:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, Nov. 9
Wake Forest vs. No. 7 Louisville – 1 p.m. ET
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at all home events, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all fans. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at volleyball home matches this fall, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
Fan Information
There will continue to be free admission for general admission seating for all home volleyball single matches. The team plays each home contest in Varsity Arena, located on the third level of Reynolds Gymnasium (21 Wingate Rd, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27109).
For a second straight year, 28 padded floor seats will be present inside Varsity Arena for spectator viewing along the sidelines opposite the team benches. Those interested in more information can call the Wake Forest Athletics Ticket Office at (336) 758-3322 ext. 2, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina within a safe and fan-friendly environment. Fans are encouraged to arrive early on Friday (Nov. 7) for the program's Seniors and Graduates Day, with a pre-match ceremony taking place prior to first serve.
Thank You, Seniors and Graduates
A quartet of Rian Baker, Paige Crawford, Emma Farrell and Olivia Murphy have paced the Deacs this year with veteran leadership and stellar on-court play. Having arrived on campus in fall 2022, the group has since made a significant impact on a yearly basis, including shaking program records and earning a number of accolades.
Rian Baker | Senior | 5-10 | Setter | Rolling Meadows, Ill.
One of the team's primary setters, Baker has led Wake Forest in assists in each of the last two seasons, spending time as a top-10 acc individual in that same area. This fall, she is second on the roster with 401 assists and has notched four double-doubles. Within program history, Baker currently ranks seventh in career assists (2,461) and is tied with classmate Paige Crawford for sixth in service aces (110), being one of three all-time Deacs (joining Julie Cowley '99 and Ashlee Phillips '02) to stand as a top-10 player in both of those career categories.
Paige Crawford | Senior | 6-0 | Outside Hitter | Wimberley, Texas
A consistent arm for the Deacs, Crawford has led the team in kills each season since her arrival in 2022, when she was also named to the ACC All-Freshman team. Within program records, she ranks fifth all-time in career kills with (1,301) and is tied with classmate Rian Baker for sixth in service aces (110). Crawford is again the team leader in kills this fall (263) and also third in digs (160). Her career accolades also include being named a two-time MVP of the annual Wake Forest Invitational, MVP of the 2023 University of Central Florida Challenge and two-time ACC Freshman of the Week selection.
Emma Farrell | Senior | 5-6 | Libero | Norcross, Ga.
Renowned for her defensive prowess as one of the top liberos in the conference over the past four years, Farrell was named the ACC Freshman of the Year in 2022 and has competed as a top-10 league individual each season. She is fourth in career digs throughout program history (1,756), with totals that put her second among Demon Deacons who have competed in the current 25-point rally scoring era. Farrell has finished as a top-10 player on the conference individual leaderboards each season and led the ACC in digs per-set average (4.41) as a freshman. She is the first-ever Wake Forest player to be named ACC Defensive Player of the Week, winning the honor twice in 2023, and has earned three different All-Tournament selections.
Olivia Murphy | Redshirt Junior | 6-1 | Right-Side Hitter | Indianapolis, Ind.
Murphy has shown resilience as an inspirational teammate during her time with the program, making her way back onto the court in 2024 after redshirting for the 2023 campaign due to injury. This past season, she finished fourth on the roster in both kills (170) and blocks (55.0), posting 10-plus kills in five different performances. As a freshman, she appeared in 18 matches while making four starts. Murphy has attained All-Tournament honors twice, happening in hosted invitationals by both the Deacs and Navy.
Last Time Out
Friday, Oct. 31
Wake Forest 3, California 0
The Deacs finished off October with dominance last Friday night, routing the California Golden Bears in a 3-0 victory inside Varsity Arena.
Paige Crawford turned heads as the match progressed, finishing with 17 kills to lead all individuals. The outside hitter had another efficient performance with a .333 hitting percentage and added three blocks to tie her career high.
Kelis Hawkins was a force on the defensive side of the net, totaling eight blocks for her best single-match mark in conference play.
Rian Baker secured her fourth double-double of the fall, recording 16 assists and a season-high 13 digs.
Patrycja Lagida and Ryleigh Whitekettle chipped in seven kills apiece, with the latter also contributing three blocks.
Emma Farrell collected a team-high 14 digs, in addition to six assists, while Dhru Lalaji tallied seven digs.
As a team, Wake Forest hit .257 for the night.
Sunday, Nov. 2
No. 5 Stanford 3, Wake Forest 0
Wake Forest opened its November slate this past Sunday, hosting No. 5 Stanford. The Demon Deacons battled through rallies before falling in a 3-0 defeat to the Cardinal.
Paige Crawford led the Deacs in kills again, totaling a match-high 13. Graduate student Ryleigh Whitekettle added seven kills.
Setters Rian Baker and Becca Bellows recorded 15 and 11 assists, respectively. Emma Farrell finished with nine digs.
Paige's Steady Pace
Consistently pacing the Deacs' attacking tempo, Paige Crawford has now led the team in kills 10 times this fall. In each of the team's last three contests, the outside hitter has tallied double figures in that same area. Up to date, Crawford is the only Demon Deacon in the current rally-scoring era to lead the team in kills four straight years.
Paige Crawford Recent Standout Performances
Looking at the League Numbers
With four weeks remaining in the regular season, three Wake Forest individuals have steadied their place in the conference's top 10 within ACC play:
Series History
Versus Notre Dame
Series: Notre Dame leads, 9-6
Last Time: Oct. 20, 2024
Result: W, 3-0
Versus Louisville
Series: Louisville leads, 16-2
Last Time: Oct. 18, 2024
Result: L, 0-3
Scouting the Opposition
Notre Dame is 8-12 overall on the year with a 5-7 mark in conference play. As a team, the Fighting Irish ranks fourth in the ACC in both blocks (2.63/set) and service aces (1.65/set). Three individuals are holding spots within the league's top-10:
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The Demon Deacons will firstly face the Fighting Irish on Friday evening (Nov. 7) in a 6:30 p.m. contest. Prior to the match, the program will hold its Seniors and Graduates Day, honoring four roster members – Rian Baker, Paige Crawford, Emma Farrell and Olivia Murphy. On Sunday, Wake Forest matches up with the Cardinals in its sixth season test versus a nationally-ranked opponent.
Both of the Deacs' home showings on Friday and Sunday will stream on ACC Network Extra.
The Matches
Friday, Nov. 7
Wake Forest vs. Notre Dame – 6:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, Nov. 9
Wake Forest vs. No. 7 Louisville – 1 p.m. ET
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at all home events, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all fans. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at volleyball home matches this fall, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
Fan Information
There will continue to be free admission for general admission seating for all home volleyball single matches. The team plays each home contest in Varsity Arena, located on the third level of Reynolds Gymnasium (21 Wingate Rd, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27109).
For a second straight year, 28 padded floor seats will be present inside Varsity Arena for spectator viewing along the sidelines opposite the team benches. Those interested in more information can call the Wake Forest Athletics Ticket Office at (336) 758-3322 ext. 2, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina within a safe and fan-friendly environment. Fans are encouraged to arrive early on Friday (Nov. 7) for the program's Seniors and Graduates Day, with a pre-match ceremony taking place prior to first serve.
Thank You, Seniors and Graduates
A quartet of Rian Baker, Paige Crawford, Emma Farrell and Olivia Murphy have paced the Deacs this year with veteran leadership and stellar on-court play. Having arrived on campus in fall 2022, the group has since made a significant impact on a yearly basis, including shaking program records and earning a number of accolades.
Rian Baker | Senior | 5-10 | Setter | Rolling Meadows, Ill.
One of the team's primary setters, Baker has led Wake Forest in assists in each of the last two seasons, spending time as a top-10 acc individual in that same area. This fall, she is second on the roster with 401 assists and has notched four double-doubles. Within program history, Baker currently ranks seventh in career assists (2,461) and is tied with classmate Paige Crawford for sixth in service aces (110), being one of three all-time Deacs (joining Julie Cowley '99 and Ashlee Phillips '02) to stand as a top-10 player in both of those career categories.
Paige Crawford | Senior | 6-0 | Outside Hitter | Wimberley, Texas
A consistent arm for the Deacs, Crawford has led the team in kills each season since her arrival in 2022, when she was also named to the ACC All-Freshman team. Within program records, she ranks fifth all-time in career kills with (1,301) and is tied with classmate Rian Baker for sixth in service aces (110). Crawford is again the team leader in kills this fall (263) and also third in digs (160). Her career accolades also include being named a two-time MVP of the annual Wake Forest Invitational, MVP of the 2023 University of Central Florida Challenge and two-time ACC Freshman of the Week selection.
Emma Farrell | Senior | 5-6 | Libero | Norcross, Ga.
Renowned for her defensive prowess as one of the top liberos in the conference over the past four years, Farrell was named the ACC Freshman of the Year in 2022 and has competed as a top-10 league individual each season. She is fourth in career digs throughout program history (1,756), with totals that put her second among Demon Deacons who have competed in the current 25-point rally scoring era. Farrell has finished as a top-10 player on the conference individual leaderboards each season and led the ACC in digs per-set average (4.41) as a freshman. She is the first-ever Wake Forest player to be named ACC Defensive Player of the Week, winning the honor twice in 2023, and has earned three different All-Tournament selections.
Olivia Murphy | Redshirt Junior | 6-1 | Right-Side Hitter | Indianapolis, Ind.
Murphy has shown resilience as an inspirational teammate during her time with the program, making her way back onto the court in 2024 after redshirting for the 2023 campaign due to injury. This past season, she finished fourth on the roster in both kills (170) and blocks (55.0), posting 10-plus kills in five different performances. As a freshman, she appeared in 18 matches while making four starts. Murphy has attained All-Tournament honors twice, happening in hosted invitationals by both the Deacs and Navy.
Last Time Out
Friday, Oct. 31
Wake Forest 3, California 0
The Deacs finished off October with dominance last Friday night, routing the California Golden Bears in a 3-0 victory inside Varsity Arena.
Paige Crawford turned heads as the match progressed, finishing with 17 kills to lead all individuals. The outside hitter had another efficient performance with a .333 hitting percentage and added three blocks to tie her career high.
Kelis Hawkins was a force on the defensive side of the net, totaling eight blocks for her best single-match mark in conference play.
Rian Baker secured her fourth double-double of the fall, recording 16 assists and a season-high 13 digs.
Patrycja Lagida and Ryleigh Whitekettle chipped in seven kills apiece, with the latter also contributing three blocks.
Emma Farrell collected a team-high 14 digs, in addition to six assists, while Dhru Lalaji tallied seven digs.
As a team, Wake Forest hit .257 for the night.
Sunday, Nov. 2
No. 5 Stanford 3, Wake Forest 0
Wake Forest opened its November slate this past Sunday, hosting No. 5 Stanford. The Demon Deacons battled through rallies before falling in a 3-0 defeat to the Cardinal.
Paige Crawford led the Deacs in kills again, totaling a match-high 13. Graduate student Ryleigh Whitekettle added seven kills.
Setters Rian Baker and Becca Bellows recorded 15 and 11 assists, respectively. Emma Farrell finished with nine digs.
Paige's Steady Pace
Consistently pacing the Deacs' attacking tempo, Paige Crawford has now led the team in kills 10 times this fall. In each of the team's last three contests, the outside hitter has tallied double figures in that same area. Up to date, Crawford is the only Demon Deacon in the current rally-scoring era to lead the team in kills four straight years.
Paige Crawford Recent Standout Performances
- Versus No. 5 Stanford (11/2/25): 13 kills
- Versus California (10/31/25): 17 kills, .333 hitting percentage and three blocks
- At No. 4 Pitt (10/26/25): 10 kills, .400 hitting percentage and six digs
Looking at the League Numbers
With four weeks remaining in the regular season, three Wake Forest individuals have steadied their place in the conference's top 10 within ACC play:
- Patrycja Lagida – T-2nd in Service Aces (0.41/set)
- Emma Farrell – 3rd in Digs (3.93/set)
- Sanaa Williams – 7th in Hitting Percentage (.362)
Series History
Versus Notre Dame
Series: Notre Dame leads, 9-6
Last Time: Oct. 20, 2024
Result: W, 3-0
Versus Louisville
Series: Louisville leads, 16-2
Last Time: Oct. 18, 2024
Result: L, 0-3
Scouting the Opposition
Notre Dame is 8-12 overall on the year with a 5-7 mark in conference play. As a team, the Fighting Irish ranks fourth in the ACC in both blocks (2.63/set) and service aces (1.65/set). Three individuals are holding spots within the league's top-10:
- Morgan Gaerte – 4th in Points (4.86/set) and Kills (4.26/set)
- Lucy Trump – T-5th in Service Aces (0.38/set)
- Maya Evens – 8th in Digs (3.58/set)
- Nayelis Cabello – 2nd in Assists (10.18/set)
- Kamden Schrand – 2nd in Digs (4.16/set)
- Hannah Sherman – 4th in Blocks (1.44/set)
- Cara Cresse – 7th in Blocks (1.34/set)
- Hannah Kenny – T-8th in Service Aces (0.36/set)
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