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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Volleyball.

Carolina Olympic Sports Weekly: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

It was a strong week across UNC Olympic sports, with several programs continuing impressive stretches. Women’s soccer remained perfect in ACC play, volleyball improved to 4-0 in the ACC, men’s soccer extended its win streak, and field hockey continued its run. Here is a look back at the week across Carolina Olympic sports and what is coming up. (Tar Heel Blue)

No. 25 UNC Volleyball Wins Five-Set Thriller Over Georgia Tech

UNC Volleyball won a five-set thriller in reverse-sweep fashion Sunday vs. Georgia Tech (23-25, 22-25, 28-26, 25-22, 15-11, Highlights). Safi Hampton tied her career-high in kills for the second time in a week. The first two sets were a slog for the Tar Heels, losing by two in the first and three in the second. The third set will be talked about for ages. (GoHeels.com)

No. 25 UNC Volleyball Sweeps Clemson, 3-0

No. 25 UNC Volleyball (8-3, 3-0 ACC) swept Clemson, 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-14), Friday night at Carmichael Arena to bring its winning streak to four games (Highlights). The Tar Heels celebrated "Dig Pink" night by sporting pink arm sleeves and hair ties, raising awareness for breast cancer and celebrating those affected. Hailey Pearce took over the match. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Olympic Sports Weekly: September 21–27

It was a strong week across UNC Olympic sports, with several programs picking up notable road wins. Women’s soccer remained unbeaten in ACC play, field hockey swept its trip to California, volleyball opened ACC play 2-0, and women’s tennis brought home a championship. Here is a look at the week across UNC Olympic sports and what's coming up. (Tar Heel Blue)

No. 24 UNC Volleyball Wins Five-Set Thriller At Wake Forest

No. 24 UNC Volleyball won a five-set nail-biter over Wake Forest (25-21, 23-25, 26-24, 30-32, 15-9) on Sunday (Highlights). Safi Hampton had her best match of the year, tying her career-high in kills with 22 while hitting .373. She also notched her second consecutive double-double with 13 digs. The unsung hero of the match was Hailey Pearce. (GoHeels.com)

No. 24 UNC Volleyball Throws Block Party at NC State, Downs Wolfpack 3-1

No. 24 UNC Volleyball took down NC State (28-26, 25-20, 23-25, 25-16) in front of a sellout crowd in Raleigh on Friday night to start ACC play 1-0 (Highilghts). The Tar Heels had a block party, stuffing the Wolfpack 15 times, setting a new season high. Jackie Taylor had a season best 10 blocks. Laynie Smith wasn't far behind with eight to go with 10 kills. (GoHeels.com)

This Week in UNC Sports

It’s a lighter week for UNC sports as we approach the end of September. The football team will enjoy the second of its two open weeks, while most other sports are off until the weekend. That doesn’t include the men’s and women’s tennis teams, which are continuing competition in the ITA All-American Championships through Sunday. (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Olympic Sports Weekly: September 14-20 - Rivalry Wins and Ranked Matchups

It was another busy week across North Carolina Olympic sports, highlighted by a rivalry win for women’s soccer, ranked matchups across several programs, and the beginning of fall tournament play for both Tar Heel tennis teams. Here is a look back at the week across Carolina Olympic sports and what is coming up next. (Tar Heel Blue)

No. 25 UNC Volleyball Beats FGCU In Four To Wrap Non-Conference Play

No. 25 North Carolina volleyball closed non-conference play with a four-set win over FGCU (25-21, 25-16, 20-25, 25-22) on Saturday. Jackie Taylor dominated finishing with a season-high in blocks and kills with nine apiece. Safi Hampton finished with 12 kills, Chelsea Thorpe had nine and Bridget Malone and Laynie Smith finished with eight each. (GoHeels.com)

No. 25 UNC Volleyball Falls In Four Sets At No. 1 Nebraska

No. 25 UNC Volleyball became just the second team to take a set off No. 1 Nebraska on Friday before falling in four sets (14-25, 25-20, 21-25, 10-25). Chelsea Thorpe led the match with 14 kills. The Tar Heels' 10 blocks are the most against Nebraska this season and .286 is the third lowest hitting percentage that Nebraska has been held to this season. (GoHeels.com)

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