Pack Hosts Block Party Against Hokies, Wins Third Straight

Friday, November 13

7PM

NC State

16-10,7-8ACC

Virginia Tech

8-16,5-10ACC

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Virginia Tech	20	25	25	16	1
NC State	25	21	27	25	3

Jordan Smith, Kate Kilpatrick celebrating against Virginia Tech 11/13/26

11/13/2026 10:55:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State volleyball team outperformed Virginia Tech on Friday evening in a four-set victory inside Reynolds Coliseum. Although the Hokies held the edge in service aces (6-3), the Wolfpack led in kills (56-41), blocks (14.0-9.0), and digs (65-53).

Friday evening's win over the Hokies marked the Pack's 14th consecutive victory in the series, dating back to the 2015 season.

Set-By-Set Summary
One: NC State took early control behind strong serving from Clara Vondran and Kate Kilpatrick alongside steady net play from Sophia Groom, Talia Francom, and Britni Silver. Eva Long paced the offensive efforts with three kills on four attempts and 10 assists as the Wolfpack capitalized on Virginia Tech errors to build a 16-10 lead. Rebecca Ring delivered a late kill to bring up set point before a Hokies service error sealed the opening set, 25-20.
Two: Virginia Tech jumped out to a quick 7-1 lead behind aggressive serving and never trailed in the frame. Ring sparked NC State's offense with five kills on a .571 hitting percentage, helping the Pack rally back within a single point at 15-16 and 18-19. However, late attack errors by the Wolfpack allowed the Hokies to hold off the comeback and claim the set 25-21 to tie the match, one-all.
Three: In a tightly contested third frame featuring 10 tie scores and three lead changes, NC State built a 19-14 advantage behind blocks from Francom and Vondran before Virginia Tech rallied to tie it at 19-all and take a late 23-22 lead. Fighting through extra points tied at 25-25, Francom put down a clutch kill to give the Wolfpack set point. Silver then converted off a set from Zuzia Maciejewicz to secure the set, 27-25.
Four: After falling behind 0-3 early, NC State dominated at the net to force Virginia Tech into a -.156 hitting percentage. Smith led the charge with five kills on a .556 clip and five block assists, teaming up with Groom to record three consecutive blocks to close out the match. That late defensive surge powered the Wolfpack to a commanding 25-16 win to clinch the match, 3-1.

Match Notes

Three members of the Pack finished with double-digit kills: Jordan Smith (15), Rebecca Ring (12), Britni Silver (12).
Setter Eva Long posted her 12^th double-double after finishing with 40 assists and 22 digs. She sits eight assists away from 1,000 in her young career.
Talia Francom had eight block assists and one solo block to finish with 9.0 total blocks. She added five kills and three assists to the box score.
Fifth-year middle blocker Sophie Groom finished with seven kills and a .353 hitting percentage. She also posted 5.0 total blocks and two assists.
Every member of the Wolfpack that entered the match recorded a stat in at least one category.
The win marked the ninth this season the Pack has won in four or five sets. It also pushed the Pack's winning streak to three.
The win moves the Wolfpack to 16-10 overall, 7-8 in conference action. It the 846^7h win in program history, 229^th conference win, 37^th over Virginia Tech and 31^st win under head coach Megan Wargo-Kearney.

Stat Leaders
Kills: Jordan Smith (15)
Assists: Eva Long (40)
Blocks: Talia Francom (9.0)
Digs: Eva Long (22)
Aces: Kate Kilpatrick (2)

Next Up
NC State will remain at Reynolds Coliseum as it hosts Virginia on Sunday, Nov. 15. First serve is slated for 1pm and the match will be streamed on ACCNX.