BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech volleyball team is set for its home finale on Friday, taking on Notre Dame at 1 p.m. The Hokies look to close the 2023 season on a high note.
THINGS TO KNOW
Last Time Against the Irish
The Hokies fell 3-1 in South Bend on Oct. 16 earlier this season. Ava Francis finished with 10 kills on the day to lead the Hokies offense. Defensively, Tech had three players reach double figures in digs, including Maddie Slagle's 14, 12 from Logan Mosley, and 10 more from Hanna Borer. Borer also recorded another double-double, adding 30 assists. From the front row, Cara Lewis contributed nine blocks and Sydney Petersen added six rejections, as the Hokies led the Irish in total blocks with 14 in the match.
Freshman of the Week
Hanna Borer was named Freshman of the Week on Nov. 15 after leading the Hokies against Virginia and Wake Forest. Playing in seven sets, Borer averaged 10 assists per set on 188 total attempts. She also recorded four kills for the Hokies and assisted in three blocks over the weekend. Defensively, Borer's 20 digs led the team. Borer had a solid match against Wake Forest, recording 40 assists for the Hokies and 16 digs. Her 16 digs were two away from her career-high.
Double-Doubles
Borer posted her 13th double-double last weekend against Boston College and ranks T-3rd in the ACC in double-doubles and the most by any freshman this season. Cera Powell also adds two double-doubles this season and Maddie Slagle has one.
Home Sweet Cassell
The last time the Hokies were in Cassell, they defeated Wake Forest (3-0) and Duke (3-1). Tech looks to defend its home court one final time in 2023. The Hokies are currently 8-5 in Blacksburg this year.
Academic All-District
Three members of the Virginia Tech volleyball team were named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. Cera Powell, Logan Mosley and Anabel Zier were recognized for their performance on the court and in the classroom. The 2022 Academic All-District Volleyball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined academic and athletic performances. Student-athletes are recognized for having a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher.