Audrey Ross led the Eagles with eight kills, while Ava Castro provided an efficient spark on the wing, recording six kills without an error (.600 hitting percentage) and six digs. Middle blocker Naomi Watson posted four kills on a .667 hitting percentage, and Sam Hoppes chipped in four kills and a block. Brooklyn Yelland led the back row with a team-high 12 digs and a service ace, while Ava McBride (12 assists) and Lucy Mott (eight assists) shared setting duties.
Boston College grabbed an early 2-1 advantage in the opening set following a Ross kill, but North Carolina quickly asserted control with a 9-1 run to build a 13-4 lead. The Eagles attempted to stay close, pulling within 10-16 after a Yelland service ace and a Watson kill. However, the Tar Heels responded with late kills to pull away for a 25-13 set victory.
North Carolina carried its momentum into the second frame. After Laney Blevins opened the set with a kill for the Eagles, the Tar Heels mounted a 9-3 push to take a 10-4 lead. Boston College picked up kills from Hoppes and Ross mid-set, but UNC put together an 8-1 surge to extend its margin to 22-9 before finishing off the 25-10 set win to take a 2-0 match lead.
Boston College mounted its strongest charge in the third set, taking early control. Sparked by consecutive kills from Castro and Hoppes, the Eagles surged ahead 8-4. Boston College extended its lead to 13-7 following a 4-0 run highlighted by another Castro putaway. However, North Carolina mounted an 8-2 comeback to tie it at 15-15. The Tar Heels took the lead late at 21-18, and despite back-to-back kills from Castro to keep the Eagles within striking distance at 23-21, UNC converted the final two points to secure the 25-21 set win and complete the sweep.
NOTES
- Audrey Ross recorded a team-high eight kills and three digs.
- Ava Castro logged six kills on 10 swings without an error, alongside six digs.
- Naomi Watson finished with four kills on six total attacks and a block assist.
- Brooklyn Yelland led the defense with a team-high 12 digs, two assists, and a service ace.
- Ava McBride registered 12 assists, while Lucy Mott added eight assists and two digs.
- Boston College is now 12-11 overall and 3-9 in ACC play.
NEXT UP: Boston College looks ahead to its doubleheader against Syracuse. The Eagles start on the road on November 4, playing at 5 p.m. ET before returning home to host the Orange on November 8 at 1 p.m. ET.
