UNC Volleyball Tops Oklahoma in Five-Set Thriller

Posted Sep 7, 2018
Ava Bell scored a pivotal ace for match point, setting up for North Carolina's five set win over Oklahoma on Friday afternoon in Boulder, Colorado. The Tar Heels fought back from a 2-1 deficit to close out the opening match of the Buffs Invitational with a 3-2 victory. Four Tar Heels recorded career highs in the match, highlighted by Hunter Atherton's double-double. (GoHeels.com)

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