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University of North Carolina Athletics
Friday, October 9
Chapel Hill, N.C.
6:30 PM
North Carolina
vs
Duke
Volleyball Welcomes Duke for Home Opener
October 7, 2020 | Volleyball
CHAPEL HILL – Due to COVID and injury-related issues for Virginia, Carolina hosts Duke Friday and Sunday in Carmichael Arena. Friday's match is set for 6:30 p.m. on ACCNX while Sunday will be broadcast live on the ACC Network beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The Tar Heels continue play at NC State Oct. 16 and Oct. 18 in Raleigh, N.C. Matches against Virginia will be rescheduled on a mutual bye weekend.
Blue Blood Rivalry
Winning seven of the past 10 meetings against the Blue Devils, the Tar Heels bested Duke twice in 2019, including a come-back win at Cameron Indoor and a three-set sweep at home. Carolina leads the series 28-20 in Carmichael Arena.
The Tar Heels won the first meeting on Nov. 7, 2019 in comeback fashion after dropping the first set. Led by Karenna Wurl's 22 digs, Carolina totaled 77 digs – the most since UNC had 85 vs. UCLA on Dec. 9, 2016.
Carolina picked up where it left off when the Blue Devils came to town on Nov. 21, sweeping Duke for the first time since 2015. The Tar Heels balanced their offense with four attackers posting eight or more kills, while limiting Duke to a .073 hitting percentage.
Series History
Series: Carolina leads, 62-56
Last time: Carolina won, 3-0 on Nov. 21, 2019 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Last Time Out
Tough serving and a strong presence at the net propelled Carolina to a 3-1 win over Virginia Tech to begin the 2020 season in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Tar Heels out-aced Virginia Tech 6-0 and out-blocked the Hokies 12.5 to six, led by freshman Kaya Merkler with seven. Although Carolina got off to a slow start, hitting under .100, the Tar Heels took the first set and commanded the final two frames, attacking over .300 to earn the 3-1 win.
Although the Tar Heels battled back from a two-set deficit, Carolina was unable to complete the reverse sweep, dropping a five set match at Virginia Tech in the second match of the weekend. Defending their home court, Virginia Tech won the first two sets and prevailed to win set five for the 1-1 series.
Up Next
The Tar Heels hit the road for their second and final road trip of the season on Oct. 16 and 18. Carolina travels to NC State for a pair of matches in Raleigh, N.C.
Stay up to date with Carolina Volleyball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
The Tar Heels continue play at NC State Oct. 16 and Oct. 18 in Raleigh, N.C. Matches against Virginia will be rescheduled on a mutual bye weekend.
Blue Blood Rivalry
Winning seven of the past 10 meetings against the Blue Devils, the Tar Heels bested Duke twice in 2019, including a come-back win at Cameron Indoor and a three-set sweep at home. Carolina leads the series 28-20 in Carmichael Arena.
The Tar Heels won the first meeting on Nov. 7, 2019 in comeback fashion after dropping the first set. Led by Karenna Wurl's 22 digs, Carolina totaled 77 digs – the most since UNC had 85 vs. UCLA on Dec. 9, 2016.
Carolina picked up where it left off when the Blue Devils came to town on Nov. 21, sweeping Duke for the first time since 2015. The Tar Heels balanced their offense with four attackers posting eight or more kills, while limiting Duke to a .073 hitting percentage.
Series History
Series: Carolina leads, 62-56
Last time: Carolina won, 3-0 on Nov. 21, 2019 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Last Time Out
Tough serving and a strong presence at the net propelled Carolina to a 3-1 win over Virginia Tech to begin the 2020 season in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Tar Heels out-aced Virginia Tech 6-0 and out-blocked the Hokies 12.5 to six, led by freshman Kaya Merkler with seven. Although Carolina got off to a slow start, hitting under .100, the Tar Heels took the first set and commanded the final two frames, attacking over .300 to earn the 3-1 win.
Although the Tar Heels battled back from a two-set deficit, Carolina was unable to complete the reverse sweep, dropping a five set match at Virginia Tech in the second match of the weekend. Defending their home court, Virginia Tech won the first two sets and prevailed to win set five for the 1-1 series.
Up Next
The Tar Heels hit the road for their second and final road trip of the season on Oct. 16 and 18. Carolina travels to NC State for a pair of matches in Raleigh, N.C.
Stay up to date with Carolina Volleyball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
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