Conference Play Begins
College Volleyball Teams Begin Conference Play With Exciting Opening Matches Across the Country
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Virginia opened ACC volleyball play with a five-set road win over Clemson, rallying from a 2-1 deficit and leading the Tigers in hitting and blocks. Georgia Tech also began conference play at home, hosting Virginia Tech and Virginia after an 8-3 nonconference start; Alida Bennour led the Yellow Jackets with a career-high 21 kills in their most recent match. In the Big 12, Texas Tech hosted Iowa State to open league play while seeking to snap an eight-match conference losing streak and end a seven-match skid against the Cyclones. Freshman Sara Bowcutt, who leads the Red Raiders with 172 kills, was a key offensive threat against an Iowa State team entering with a 6-5 record.
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Virginia middle Emily Fowler had 14 kills at a .565 hitting percentage and added eight blocks; Reese Wuebker led the match with 17 kills.
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Clemson committed nine service errors in the match, compared with 17 by Virginia.
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Georgia Tech setter Heloise Soares recorded 41 assists and 11 digs for her third double-double of the season.
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Texas Tech had yet to defeat an opponent with a winning record this season, and the Red Raiders had won no more than one set against teams above .500.
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