Wake Forest Volleyball Team Opens Road Trip in Florida
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest volleyball team is set to continue its ACC schedule with its first road trip for conference play, facing off against the Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles this weekend.
Match Schedule:
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Friday, October 2:
- Opponent: Miami
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Freeman Indoor Stadium, Coral Gables, Fla.
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Sunday, October 4:
- Opponent: Florida State
- Time: 1 p.m.
- Location: Tully Gymnasium, Tallahassee, Fla.
Both matches will be streamed live on ACC Network Extra.
Last Time Out
The Demon Deacons began their ACC campaign with two intense five-set matches against rivals Duke and No. 24 North Carolina. Freshman Lyla Stewart delivered standout performances, achieving a career-high of 19 kills and 16 digs against Duke, followed by a 24-kill, 14-dig effort against North Carolina.
Key Performers:
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Lyla Stewart
- Total: 142 kills, 105 digs
- Leading in service aces (12) and blocks (13)
- Recent Performance: Four consecutive matches with double-digit kills, including two career highs.
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Andrea Roman (Senior Libero)
- Total Digs: 223 (Leads the ACC)
- Digs per Set: 3.84 (Fourth in conference)
Series History
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Versus Miami:
- Series: Miami leads, 27-7
- Last Meeting: L, 0-3 on Oct. 5, 2025
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Versus Florida State:
- Series: Florida State leads, 42-7
- Last Meeting: L, 2-3 on Oct. 3, 2025
Scouting the Opponents:
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Miami
- Record: 3-8; 1-1 in ACC
- Key Players: Asia Harvey (105 kills) and Ruth Martinez (team-high 21 kills in conference matches).
- Strongest attribute: Ariana Rodriguez, 250 assists.
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Florida State
- Record: 6-6
- Key Player: Kyleene Filimaua (186 kills, 22 service aces).
- Strong assist duo: Callie Kieffer and Emma Lilo (546 combined assists).
Looking Ahead
After this weekend, Wake Forest will return home, hosting Boston College on Friday, Oct. 9, and Syracuse on Sunday, Oct. 11. Notably, the match against Syracuse will be dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness.
Admission is free for all spectators, and both matches will also be streamed live on ACC Network Extra.
This summary encapsulates key information about the upcoming matches and player highlights for Wake Forest volleyball. If you need further details or specific focus areas, let me know!
