VB Welcomes No. 6 Louisville & Notre Dame To Carmichael Arena

Friday, October 6

Chapel Hill, N.C.

6 p.m.

North Carolina

Louisville

Photo by: AINSLEY E. FAUTH

October 5, 2023 | Volleyball

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Carolina volleyball team (7-6, 1-3) is back at Carmichael Arena this weekend for a pair of ACC matches. The Tar Heels host No. 6 Louisville on Friday at 6 p.m., before Notre Dame comes to town for a 1 p.m. match on Sunday.

Carolina is looking to extend its hot streak at home, holding a 5-1 record in Chapel Hill.

SERIES BREAKDOWN
vs. No. 6 Louisville (12-2, 3-1 ACC)
Friday, Oct. 6 – 6 p.m.
Series: Louisville leads the series 10-8
Last time: Louisville defeated UNC in straight sets on Nov. 13, 2022, in Chapel Hill
Trend: The Cardinals have won the last seven matchups dating back to 2017
Watch (ACCNX) | Live Stats
Promotion: Pom-pom giveaway

vs. Notre Dame (8-4, 2-2 ACC)
Sunday, Oct. 8 – 1 p.m.
Series: Notre Dame leads the series 9-8
Last time: UNC defeated the Irish in straight sets in South Bend on Nov. 4, 2022
In Chapel Hill: Carolina is 4-3 against Notre Dame at home
Watch (ACCNX) | Live Stats
Promotion: Breast Cancer Awareness match

NOTABLES:

Assistant coach Parker Mikesch was a volunteer assistant coach for the Cardinals in 2022
Freshman Sydney Nolan is the only Kentucky native on the squad. Her hometown, Florence, Ky., is an hour and a half from Louisville
In conference play, Mabrey Shaffmaster ranks No. 1 in the ACC in points per set (5.10) No. 2 in in kills per set (4.40), No. 3 in service aces (.50)
Sadie Swift ranks fourth in the conference in ACC play in blocks per set (1.62)