The North Carolina volleyball team (17-5, 6-5 ACC) ended its six-game winning streak with a 3-0 loss on the road at No. 14 Georgia Tech (18-3, 9-2 ACC) on Friday night.
What happened?
The Tar Heels came out aggressive in the first set with seven straight points early in the first set to take a 10-5 lead. They continued to stay ahead for the majority of the first set, but Georgia Tech was able to pull ahead at the end to secure the set with a 25-21 win.
The Yellow Jackets continued this momentum into the second set, quickly taking the lead. UNC attempted to fight back with a 8-5 run but ultimately, Georgia Tech walked away with yet another set, winning it 25-18.
UNC would have to secure the third set for any chance to stay in the match against Georgia Tech. However, this proved to be the worst set yet for the Tar Heel team.
Although the score stayed very close in the beginning, Georgia Tech asserted their dominance as the set went on. The last point scored by North Carolina trimmed the deficit to 23-16, but with a seven-point lead, the Yellow Jackets were able to take the last two points to win the set and the match.
Who stood out?
Graduate outside hitter Nia Robinson led the UNC volleyball team in kills with 14. Robinson also chipped in two blocks. Her powerful offensive and defensive efforts were essential to the Tar Heel team in gaining points.
The leader in assists was graduate student setter Meghan Neelon, who also added six digs.
