Hokie ClubCHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Hokies (7-12, 1-8 ACC) fell to Boston College (9-12, 2-7 ACC) in three sets (24-26, 17-25, 23-25) on Friday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies and the Eagles entered into a battle in set one. Boston College captured an advantage late in the set but Tech rallied from a six-point deficit to tie the set at 24-24. The Hokies tallied the next point, but an untimely challenge turned the tides for VT when the point was reversed and BC took the lead. Boston College secured set one 26-24.
Set two was highlighed by standout Jasmine Robinson. The middle blocker tallied nine kills on her first 10 swings, hitting .583 after set two. Her five kills in the second set were the most in a set for the redshirt-junior this season. Ultimately, VT fell 17-25 in set two.
The third set highlighted Jordan Hallman's abilities, with the junior blocker boasting three block assists and one block solo. Despite the set three battle, the Hokies were unable to capture an advantage and trailed to a 23-25 result.
GAME NOTES
- Jasmine Robinson led offensive production with 11 kills, a career-high, on a .533 clip with two aces and one block assist.
- Jordan Hallman boasted six total blocks - one solo and five assists - for her seventh match of the season with five or more.
- Viktoria Wahlgren totaled 18 assists with one ace, four digs and one block solo while Erica Dellesky with 11 assists and one dig with one ace.
- Belle Patrick followed Robinson's offensive efforts with eight kills with four digs on a .238 clip.
- Leandra Mangual Duran recorded her 12th match with perfect receptions, totaling 15 with 13 digs.
- Tech totaled 35 kills, 32 assists, 30 digs, 12 total blocks and six aces.
UP NEXT
The Hokies continue the road swing at Syracuse on Sunday, October 27 at 1 p.m. in the Women's Gym on ACCNX.