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Volleyball Hosts NC State For Wednesday Matchup
October 19, 2021 | Volleyball
CHAPEL HILL – The Carolina volleyball team returns to Carmichael Arena on Wednesday night for a matchup with NC State. First serve is set for 8 p.m. and will air on ACCN. Fans in attendance are encouraged to wear blue.
The Series
NC State (11-8, 5-3 ACC)
Head Coach: Luka Slabe
Series: UNC leads 90-32 all-time, 39-8 in Carmichael Arena
Last time: UNC won 3-1 in Raleigh on Oct. 18, 2020
Last Timeout
Carolina is coming off a 2-0 weekend on the road at Boston College and Syracuse. The Heels earned back-to-back 3-0 wins against both the Eagles and the Orange and are currently on a four-match win streak.
As a team, Carolina hit a combined .288 between the two matches. Nia Parker-Robinson had a team-high 25 kills, while hitting .420, averaging 4.17 kills a set. Setter Meghan Neelon had 73 assists, while libero Karenna Wurl added 34 on the weekend, both team-bests.
Award Winner
Sophomore Kaya Merkler earned the first weekly award of her career on Tuesday, being named the ACC Co-Player of the Week.
The middle hitter started both matches at Boston College and Syracuse for the Heels, tallying 23 kills and four blocks with a .618 attacking clip, committing just two errors in six sets played.
Notables
» Kaya Merkler currently hold the second-best hitting percentage in the ACC (.429)
» As a team, Carolina ranks in the top-5 in the conference in hitting percentage (.260), assists (avg. 12.54/set) and kills (avg. 13.75/set)
» Nia Parker-Robinson ranks No. 4 in the league in kills (3.92/set) and No. 6 in points (268.5)
» Senior Ryan Shannon is a Raleigh native
Stay up to date with Carolina volleyball on Twitter and Instagram @UNCVolleyball.
The Series
NC State (11-8, 5-3 ACC)
Head Coach: Luka Slabe
Series: UNC leads 90-32 all-time, 39-8 in Carmichael Arena
Last time: UNC won 3-1 in Raleigh on Oct. 18, 2020
Last Timeout
Carolina is coming off a 2-0 weekend on the road at Boston College and Syracuse. The Heels earned back-to-back 3-0 wins against both the Eagles and the Orange and are currently on a four-match win streak.
As a team, Carolina hit a combined .288 between the two matches. Nia Parker-Robinson had a team-high 25 kills, while hitting .420, averaging 4.17 kills a set. Setter Meghan Neelon had 73 assists, while libero Karenna Wurl added 34 on the weekend, both team-bests.
Award Winner
Sophomore Kaya Merkler earned the first weekly award of her career on Tuesday, being named the ACC Co-Player of the Week.
The middle hitter started both matches at Boston College and Syracuse for the Heels, tallying 23 kills and four blocks with a .618 attacking clip, committing just two errors in six sets played.
Notables
» Kaya Merkler currently hold the second-best hitting percentage in the ACC (.429)
» As a team, Carolina ranks in the top-5 in the conference in hitting percentage (.260), assists (avg. 12.54/set) and kills (avg. 13.75/set)
» Nia Parker-Robinson ranks No. 4 in the league in kills (3.92/set) and No. 6 in points (268.5)
» Senior Ryan Shannon is a Raleigh native
Stay up to date with Carolina volleyball on Twitter and Instagram @UNCVolleyball.
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