NC State volleyball dropped its second game of the weekend against the Florida State Seminoles, losing in a tough 3-2 battle. Despite the loss, the Wolfpack offense made its mark on the court, with two players setting new career highs in kills. 

The Wolfpack (13-4, 3-3 ACC) traveled down to Florida to take on both Florida ACC teams, losing to Miam before taking on the Seminoles. Florida State (12-6, 6-0), on the other hand, continued its ACC domination and added another win to its undefeated record in conference play. 

Even though it failed to secure the win, two NC State athletes hit an impressive milestone — sophomore outside hitter Ava Brizard topped her then-career high of 19 kills, set two days earlier against Miami. Brizard dominated this game, tallying a staggering 25 kills. Sophomore outside hitter Courtney Bryant also topped her career high — 15 kills — set against Miami with 17 kills against the Seminoles.

NC State started off strong in the first set, winning 25-20. Junior opposite hitter Amanda Rice started the game with a kill and finished the set with three kills and a block assist. The red-and-white’s defense at the net was on fire, totalling four blocks, as well as remaining secure behind the service line. Senior defensive specialist Skye Stokes and junior middle blocker Jada Allen both tallied a service ace in the set. 

At the beginning of the second set, it was clear that the Seminoles took all the momentum from the Pack when they took a quick 11-4 lead. Nineteen of the 25 points from FSU were from kills, and the Pack didn’t record any blocks in this set. 

The third set swung back in the Pack’s favor. The red-and-white went on multiple scoring runs to secure the 2-1 lead, but from there it was all Florida State — the Seminoles took the fourth set 25-20 and the fifth set 15-10 to seal the win. 

The Wolfpack travels back to Raleigh to take on Wake Forest on Friday, Oct. 13. First serve set for 7 p.m.