ACC Wins Inaugural Showdown on the Net

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Atlantic Coast Conference Volleyball claimed the inaugural ESPN Events’ Showdown on the Net title after successful 9 of the 16 matches in opposition to the SEC. ACC groups gained 4 out of 5 ranked matchups, headlined by No. 7 Pitt’s upset sweep over No. 3 Kentucky within the Shriners Children’s Showdown on the Net on Wednesday in Fort Worth, Texas.

Clemson 3, Georgia 1 (Clemson, SC) | Box Score | Highlights

Clemson claimed its sixth straight victory on Tuesday evening with a 3-1 win over Georgia. The Tigers have been led by ACC kills chief Kennedy Wagner with 16 kills, Mia McGrath with 4 service aces, Nil Okur with 5 blocks, Katherine Sandt with 45 assists and Mia McGrath with 10 digs. Clemson is at present one in all 5 undefeated groups left within the league, marking the tenth time in program historical past and first time since 2014 that the Tigers began the season 6-0.

#25 North Carolina 3, #11 Florida 0 (Chapel Hill, NC) | Box Score | Highlights

In their first week being ranked within the AVCA/Taraflex Top 25 ballot this season, the No. 25 Tar Heels upset No. 11 Florida in sweeping trend. North Carolina was led by Safi Hampton (11 kills) and Hailey Pearce (10 kills) on offense with Chelsea Thorpe and Jackie Taylor recording 4 blocks a bit for the Tar Heel protection. North Carolina (5-0) is one in all 5 undefeated ACC groups to begin the season.

#10 SMU 3, #8 Texas A&M 0 (Dallas, TX) | Box Score | Highlights

The Mustangs (6-0) took residence their second ranked win of the season after an upset sweep over No. 8 Texas A&M on Tuesday. Jadyn Livings dominated for the SMU offense with 14 kills whereas two-time ACC Setter of the Week Averi Carlson recorded 29 assists and 5 blocks. Favor Anyanwu added eight blocks to assist lead the protection. The Mustangs stay one of many 5 ACC Volleyball applications undefeated this season with a 6-0 file.

Boston College 3, Arkansas 2 (Fayetteville, AR) | Box Score

Boston College continues its undefeated season after a 3-2 win over Arkansas on Tuesday. Cornelia Roach and Audrey Ross every put down 12 kills whereas Bella Ehrlich recorded 9 blocks and Brooklyn Yelland recorded 16 digs to assist lead the Eagles to their sixth straight win. This victory marked the Eagles first in opposition to an SEC opponent since 2021.

#5 Stanford 3, #23 Missouri 1 (Columbia, MO) | Box Score

Elia Rubin led the staff offensively, recording 20 kills off the palms of setter Logan Parks, who put up 58 assists to additionally lead all ACC setters on the week. Erika Sayer added 16 kills whereas Julia Blyashov added 14. The Cardinal posted the best hitting share of any ACC staff within the Showdown at .408.

NC State 3, South Carolina 1 (Raleigh, NC) | Box Score

Lily Cropper, Sa’Mya Dorsey and Talia Francom recorded three blocks a bit and Zuzanna Maciejewicz recorded 21 digs for the Wolfpack protection within the win in opposition to South Carolina on Wednesday whereas senior outdoors hitter Courtney Bryant recorded a season-high 16 kills with a .310 hitting share. The win marks NC State’s first in opposition to a SEC opponent since 2021.

#7 Pitt 3, #3 Kentucky 0 (Fort Worth, TX) | Box Score

The reigning ACC Champions swept reigning SEC Champions No. 3 Kentucky in Fort Worth, Texas. Brooke Mosher recorded 39 assists and 13 digs to assist lead Pitt to a .349 hitting share. The win marked Pitt head coach Dan Fisher’s four-hundredth profession win. Olivia Babcock anchored the Panthers’ assault with 15 kills whereas Dagmar Mourits recorded a career-high 13 kills within the win. Bre Kelley posted a .833 hitting share, the best share of any ACC participant within the Showcase.

Miami 3, Ole Miss 2 (Coral Gables, FL) | Box Score

Flormarie Heredia Colon posted a Showcase-high and season-high 26 kills whereas teammate Dalia Wilson led the league with a season-high 10 blocks to assist take down the Rebels. Setter Ariana Rodriguez recorded 46 assists within the win. The Hurricanes are on a five-match successful streak heading into the weekend.

California 3, Vanderbilt 2 (Berkeley, CA) | Box Score

California took residence the win within the late-night five-set thriller in opposition to Vanderbilt in reverse-sweep trend. Outside hitter Dominique Phillis and setter Natalie Lau led the offense with 16 kills and 47 assists, respectively, whereas Sophia Johnson anchored the Golden Bears’ protection with 25 digs. Phills and Peyton DeJardin each recorded a double-double for Cal.

Showdown on the Net Results

Tuesday, September 9

at Clemson 3, Georgia 1

at #25 North Carolina 3, #11 Florida 0

at #10 SMU 3, #8 Texas A&M 0

Boston College 3, at Arkansas 2

#5 Stanford 3, at #23 Missouri 1

at Auburn 3, Virginia 0

LSU 3, at Notre Dame 0

at Tennessee 3, #21 Georgia Tech 1

Wednesday, September 10

at NC State 3, South Carolina 1

#7 Pitt 3, #3 Kentucky 0 (Fort Worth, TX)

at Miami 3, Ole Miss 2

at California 3, Vanderbilt 2

at Alabama 3, Wake Forest 2

at Mississippi State 3, Duke 2

Oklahoma 3, Florida State 2

#2 Texas 3, #4 Louisville 2 (Fort Worth, TX)