Strong Start Not Enough as Pack Falls Short Against SMU

Friday, October 30

7PM

NC State

13-9,4-7ACC

#5 SMU

17-4,9-2ACC

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
SMU	23	25	25	25	3
NC State	25	18	19	19	1

Volleyball huddle against #5 SMU 10/30/26

10/31/2026 12:07:00 AM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

RALIEGH, N.C. – Despite rallying back to take the first set and holding the initial lead in set two, the NC State volleyball team fell to fifth-ranked SMU Friday evening in four sets in Reynolds Coliseum.

The Pack moves to 13-9 on the season and 4-7 in conference action.

Set-By-Set Summary
One: NC State rallied from a five-point mid-set deficit to capture the opening frame 25-23. Jordan Smith provided a major spark for the Wolfpack offense, putting down seven of the team's 14 kills in the set while NC State hit .323 overall. Britni Silver delivered the set-ending kill to complete the comeback and put the Pack ahead 1-0.
Two: The Wolfpack struggled to find offensive rhythm in the second frame, dropping a 25-18 decision as SMU leveled the match. Silver paced NC State with five kills while setter Eva Long dished out eight assists.
Three: NC State surged to an early 8-4 lead behind kills from Clara Vondran and strong net play before falling 25-19. Eva Long notched two service aces to keep the Pack within striking distance down the stretch. Despite the effort, NC State was limited to a .111 hitting efficiency in the set as SMU pulled away late.
Four: NC State fought back from an early 5-0 hole in the fourth frame, trimming the margin behind late kills from Rebecca Ring and Britni Silver. The Wolfpack defense recorded four team blocks in the set, including key contributions from Sophia Groom and Talia Francom but NC State dropped the final set 25-19.

Match Notes

Setter Eva Long posted a career high 5.0 total blocks to lead the squad, in addition to 33 assists, five digs, two aces and a kill.
Opposite Jordan Smith posted 11 kills for the Pack with an assist and 2.0 total blocks.
The match marked the second time this season the Pack has won at least one set against a ranked team.
Outside hitter Rebecca Ring entered the match in the fourth set and posted five kills.

Stat Leaders
Kills: Britni Silver (14)
Assists: Eva Long (33)
Blocks: Eva Long (5.0)
Digs: Zuzia Maciejewicz (10)
Aces: Eva Long (2)

Next Up
The Pack will face second-ranked Pitt on Sunday. First serve is slated for 1pm and the match will be streamed on ACCNX.