Oct. 26, 2008

Tar Heels Handle Yellow Jackets

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The North Carolina volleyball team capped off a perfect weekend Sunday as the Tar Heels claimed a 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 25-19) win over visiting Georgia Tech (15-6, 7-4 ACC). Ingrid Hanson-Tuntland pushed the Tar Heels into a tie for fourth in the ACC, a game behind the leaders at 8-3, with 11 kills all coming in the final two sets. Brianna Eskola moved into third in the ACC all-time digs standings as she tallied 21 in the win.

Coming off a sweep of ACC leader Clemson on Friday the Tar Heels looked to continue their impressive play Sunday and showed it in the opening set as Carolina took a 1-0 edge in the match with a 25-21 win. The Tar Heels outhit Georgia Tech .250-.206 in the win as the outside hitters combined for nine of the team's 14 kills in the set. Lauren Prussing led the way with five, while Courtney Johnston chipped in three. The teams traded the opening two points before Carolina grabbed control of the set at 12-7 on the back of a serving run by Heather Brooks. The Tar Heels never looked back en route to the 25-21 win.