Safi Hampton, Chelsea Thorpe Named To Preseason All-ACC Team, UNC Volleyball Tabbed Fifth

Posted Jul 30, 2026
UNC Volleyball was picked to finish fifth in the Preseason ACC Coaches Poll and Chelsea Thorpe and Safi Hampton were named to the Preseason All-ACC Team. Thorpe returns for her final season after a career year last year with 318 kills and 90 blocks. Hampton returns after leading the Tar Heels with 399 kills. She also led the team in points (440.5). (GoHeels.com)

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