Orange Fall in 4 Units Towards #21 North Carolina

The Syracuse University volleyball crew (12-6, 4-4 ACC) fell to No. 21 North Carolina (15-2, 8-0 ACC) in 4 units on Sunday afternoon on the Women’s Building. The Tar Heels took the match 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-14, 25-13) in entrance of 457 followers. Despite the loss, the Orange confirmed resilience within the second set, battling again to even the match earlier than North Carolina pulled away within the ultimate two frames.

Gabby McLaughlin led Syracuse with 14 kills whereas hitting .154 for the match. Skylar George added 12 kills and Soana Lea’ea contributed 4 kills with three solo blocks. Tehya Maeva orchestrated the offense with 34 assists, whereas Rana Yamada paced the protection with 12 digs and added two service aces.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The opening set was tightly contested all through, that includes eight ties. Syracuse pulled inside one within the waning moments of the set to make it 23-22, however North Carolina closed out the set to earn a 25-23 win within the body.

The Orange bounced again emphatically within the second set. After falling behind 8-4, Syracuse rallied behind sturdy serving from Reese Teves, who recorded two aces throughout a vital stretch. The Orange constructed a 24-22 lead and closed out the set 25-23 to even the match, capping a run that noticed them rating 9 of the ultimate 13 factors.

North Carolina seized management within the third set, leaping out to an 11-7 lead behind a dominant service run from Safi Hampton. The Tar Heels continued to tug away, hitting .375 for the set whereas holding Syracuse to only a .028 assault proportion. The Tar Heels took the body 25-14 to regain the lead.

The fourth set adopted the same sample as North Carolina constructed an early 9-3 benefit. The Tar Heels maintained their momentum all through, hitting .500 for the set. Syracuse could not mount a sustained comeback, and UNC closed out the match 25-13.

NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Gabby McLaughlin led Syracuse with 14 kills on 52 assaults, including six digs and one block help.
• Skylar George posted 12 kills whereas hitting .167.
• Soana Lea’ea recorded three solo blocks, main the Orange defensive effort on the web.
• Tehya Maeva distributed 34 assists and added 5 digs.
• Rana Yamada led all gamers with 12 digs and contributed two service aces.
• Reese Teves got here off the bench to file two aces and 4 digs.
• North Carolina hit .363 for the match in comparison with Syracuse’s .143.
• The match featured 22 ties and 9 lead adjustments throughout all 4 units.

UP NEXT

The Orange could have a fast turnaround as they get set to tackle Boston College on Wednesday this week. The match will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m.

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