Hokie ClubWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Virginia Tech battled back from a set down to force a fifth set but ultimately fell to Wake Forest, 3-2 (25-17, 20-25, 25-21, 14-25, 15-10), Sunday afternoon at Reynolds Gym.
Reese Hazelton led the Hokies with 15 kills and 12 digs, recording her eighth double-double of the season. Camilla Brandalise added 48 assists and nine digs, while Ivy Cooper paced the defense with 16 digs. Destiny Walker also finished with 11 kills and 12 digs.
Virginia Tech worked to erase an early deficit, using a run of points to pull ahead 14-13. Wake Forest responded with a late push to regain control and build a 22-15 advantage. The Hokies added two more points, but the Demon Deacons closed the set, 25-17.
The Hokies responded in the second, overcoming an early back-and-forth stretch to take control late. With the score tied at 16, Virginia Tech strung together a run to create separation, highlighted by kills from Hazelton and Walker. The Hokies closed out the set with a 25-20 win, hitting .375 with 18 kills and just three errors.
Virginia Tech opened the third set with a 3-0 lead and continued to battle as the teams traded points. The Hokies held a 14-13 advantage before Wake Forest put together a late run to take the lead. Virginia Tech made a push late, cutting the deficit to 24-21, but the Demon Deacons secured the set, 25-21.
The Hokies answered with their strongest offensive set of the match, hitting .320 with 11 kills and three errors. Virginia Tech built an early lead behind service pressure from Frances Torres, who recorded back-to-back aces, and continued to extend the margin. The Hokies held Wake Forest to a .000 hitting percentage in the frame, closing out a 25-14 win to force a deciding fifth set.
Virginia Tech looked to carry its momentum into the final set, but Wake Forest built an early 7-2 lead. The Hokies battled back, using kills from Hazelton and Torres to cut the deficit to 9-6. Virginia Tech continued to fight, but the Demon Deacons maintained their advantage and closed out the match with a 15-10 decision.
Up Next:
Virginia Tech returns to Cassell Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 20, to host SMU at 6 p.m. The match will be streamed live on ACCNX.
Match Notes:
- Reese Hazelton recorded her eighth double-double of the season with 15 kills and 12 digs.
- Destiny Walker added 11 kills and 12 digs for her sixth double-double of the season.
- Camilla Brandalise tallied 48 assists and nine digs.
- Ivy Cooper led the Hokies with 16 digs.
- Virginia Tech recorded 55 kills.
- The Hokies finished with nine total blocks and six service aces.
- Tech moved to 8-17 overall and 5-11 in ACC play.