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Photo by: Tim Cowie/DavidsonPhotos.com
'Cats Fall to Wake Forest in Five
9/22/2024 6:36:00 PM | Volleyball
WINSTON SALEM, N.C. -- The Wildcats came up just short in a five-set loss to Wake Forest University on Sunday afternoon.
As a team, the 'Cats served an impressive eight aces, led by four alone from Elena Garcia-Guerrios. Isabel Decker contributed a team-best 17 kills and Jordan Hummel led the defense with 21 digs.
A back-and-forth fifth set shifted when both teams exchanged challenges. After a long stoppage, the 'Cats were unable to rally as Wake Forest closed out the game with four-straight points to win 15-10.
Davidson started the game strong, hitting .333 at the net, going on a 5-0 run to start and later a 10-2 run to win the first, 25-16.
After dropping set two 25-21, the Wildcats' attack bounced back and swung .261 in the third frame and held off the Deacs to a 25-22 win.
The 'Cats battled in the fourth with back-to-back kills by Cayla Weisner, but the Demon Deacons forced a fifth and final set before securing the win.
Garcia-Guerrios finished with a double-double (14 kills, 14 digs) and Kinsey Smith had 30 assists. Xuan Ngyuen added 20 assists to lead the Wildcats to a .231 attacking percentage on the day.
Up Next
The Wildcats kick off conference play next weekend when they visit Loyola Chicago on the road Friday, Sept. 27.
As a team, the 'Cats served an impressive eight aces, led by four alone from Elena Garcia-Guerrios. Isabel Decker contributed a team-best 17 kills and Jordan Hummel led the defense with 21 digs.
A back-and-forth fifth set shifted when both teams exchanged challenges. After a long stoppage, the 'Cats were unable to rally as Wake Forest closed out the game with four-straight points to win 15-10.
Davidson started the game strong, hitting .333 at the net, going on a 5-0 run to start and later a 10-2 run to win the first, 25-16.
After dropping set two 25-21, the Wildcats' attack bounced back and swung .261 in the third frame and held off the Deacs to a 25-22 win.
The 'Cats battled in the fourth with back-to-back kills by Cayla Weisner, but the Demon Deacons forced a fifth and final set before securing the win.
Garcia-Guerrios finished with a double-double (14 kills, 14 digs) and Kinsey Smith had 30 assists. Xuan Ngyuen added 20 assists to lead the Wildcats to a .231 attacking percentage on the day.
Up Next
The Wildcats kick off conference play next weekend when they visit Loyola Chicago on the road Friday, Sept. 27.
Team Stats
DC
WF
Kills
63
69
Errors
24
14
Attempts
169
173
Hitting %
.231
.318
Points
77.0
86.0
Assists
61
65
Aces
8
4
Blocks
6
13
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
14
Aces
4
Blocks
0
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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