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University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, September 24
Chapel Hill, N.C.
1 p.m.
North Carolina
7-4,1-1ACC
0
vs
3
Pitt
11-2,2-0ACC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| North Carolina | 22 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
Photo by: AINSLEY E. FAUTH
VB Suffers First Conference Loss Of The Season
September 24, 2023 | Volleyball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Carolina volleyball team (7-4, 1-1 ACC) suffered their first ACC loss of the season on Sunday afternoon, falling to No. 8 Pitt in straight sets in Carmichael Arena.
The Panthers out-blocked the Tar Heels 12-6, while holding a 312 to.111 hitting percentage advantage. Mabrey Shaffmaster was the only Tar Heel with double-digit kills, tallying 11, while Emani' Foster contributed nine kills. Shaffmaster also had the sole ace of the match.
NOTABLES:
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The Panthers out-blocked the Tar Heels 12-6, while holding a 312 to.111 hitting percentage advantage. Mabrey Shaffmaster was the only Tar Heel with double-digit kills, tallying 11, while Emani' Foster contributed nine kills. Shaffmaster also had the sole ace of the match.
NOTABLES:
- Shaffmaster has had double-digit kills in seven straight matches and in nine out of 11 matches on the season
- Anita Babic had 27 assists and seven digs against the Panthers. The sophomore setter averaged 9.50 assists a set in the opening weekend of ACC play
- Maddy May led the defense with nine digs. It was just the second time this season she has not had double-digit digs in a match
- The Tar Heels were led at the net by Sadie Swift who contributed a team-best five blocks. She finished the weekend with 14 total blocks, including three solo blocks and 11 block assists
- Carolina is now 1-4 when hitting under .200 on the season. The sole win was against Virginia with a .198 hitting percentage.
- The Tar Heels held Pitt to zero aces in the match. It's the first time the Panthers have not had a service ace in a match since Dec. 2, 2017, vs. Penn State
- It's the first time since Dec. 3, 2021 that the Tar Heels have had just one ace in a match
Stay up to date with Carolina Volleyball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
UP
UNC
Kills
44
36
Errors
15
25
Attempts
93
99
Hitting %
.312
.111
Points
56.5
43.0
Assists
40
31
Aces
0
1
Blocks
12.5
6
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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