Game Notes
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Coming off a five set thrilling victory over Clemson last Sunday, the Notre Dame volleyball team hits the road to face Virginia Tech Friday at 6:00 p.m. before a clash with Virginia at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Both games will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.
Notre Dame leads the series 16-5 over Virginia Tech, winners of four in a row and 13 of the last 14. Last year, the Irish beat Virginia Tech twice, including a four set win last November. Mae Kordas had 13 kills on .524 hitting percentage, while Lily Fenton and Maya Baker combined for 40 assists. Anna Bjork tallied eight blocks, five kills and three service aces against the Hokies a year ago.
Sunday’s matchup against the Cavaliers is the 17th matchup all-time, with the series evened at eight. Notre Dame won last year’s matchup, a three set sweep on October 10th. Sydney Helmers notched 17 kills and seven digs, while Mae Kordas added 10 herself on .556 hitting.
Maya Evens will look to continue her impressive sophomore campaign after being named ACC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. Evens, who became the first Irish player to win ACC Defensive Player of the Week, currently leads the conference with 355 digs and 4.44 digs per set. She’s 42 digs away from 700 in her young career.
