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By Ben Woolley
Old Gold and Black Reporter

After a big win against Duke, the volleyball team couldn't keep the momentum going as they lost a tough ACC road match to the Florida State Seminoles in four games. With the loss the Deacons drop to 6-8 (1-1), while the Seminoles propel to 9-4 (1-0).

Despite being defeated in the first game 30-20, the Deacs bounced back once again and showed the resilience that they have shown all season and took the second game by a close margin of 30-28.

Coach Valorie Baker liked what she saw from her team in the second game. "I liked our confidence, we rebounded from a tough opening game and were able to run our offense efficiently in the second game," she said.

The Deacs couldn't keep the points coming as they ended up losing the final two games by a score of 30-23, and 30-18. The Seminoles were led by junior Jennifer Andersen, as she recorded her first double-double of the season with 56 assists and 10 digs.

As habits have it, senior Ashlee Phillips led the Deacs in assists with 27 and middle blocker Kim Stern led the Deacs in kills with 10. Freshman Christy Williams came off the bench and showed much promise and potential late in the game.

Williams regained the form she showed at Kentucky Conference Challenge two weeks ago, and in only three games, registered six kills to complement her two blocks.

Baker was very pleased with Williams' play. "She has a very competitive level of play and eagerness to get out there," Baker said.

After a week off from the game against FSU, the Demon Deacons take their act to Reynolds Gymnasium Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 with two big games against ACC rivals Virginia and Maryland. Virginia comes in sporting a 6-11 (0-2) record and will play the Deacs on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, the Terps arrive with an impressive 11-6 (0-2) record to take on the Deacs Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.