Sports > October 18, 2007

By Lindsey Binder | Staff writer

The Demon Deacons played two matches against Clemson and Georgia Tech, over the weekend. Both resulted in losses for the Deacs, dropping their overall record to 7-12 and their ACC record to 4-6.

Against Clemson, the Deacs fought hard in the first game to tie it 31-31 before Clemson won the game 33-31.

During the second game, the Tigers jumped out to an early lead, but the Deacons battled back and won the game 30-26.

Game three was a difficult one for Wake Forest as Clemson never lost the lead.

The Tigers won in a 30-22 victory. Finally in game four, the two teams were very close until Clemson pulled away on a 10-3 run to take the lead at 17-9.

From there, Clemson stayed in command and won 30-24.

In the match, freshman Lauren McIntyre tied her season high of eight blocks and had a season-best four block solos.

Redshirt junior Natalie Mullikin had six blocks in the game, two of which were block solos. Mullikin is now four block solos away from tying the University record set in 1986.

In addition to her blocks, Mullikin also had a team-high 21 kills.

Redshirt junior Jessica Furlong and freshman Kelsey Jones each had double-doubles.

Furlong had 17 kills and 13 digs while Jones had 48 assists and 14 digs.

Jones also had five block assists. Freshman Megan Thornberry had 29 digs on the night while sophomore Abby Miller had 13 digs.

Junior Ashley Homitz and freshman Kristen White each had eight kills.

Against Georgia Tech, Wake Forest found themselves in an early battle.

Midway through the first game GT pulled away from what had been an even game and took a 28-16 lead.

They then went on to win game one 30-19.

Game two was close and it wasn’t until both teams were tied at 26-26 that the Yellow Jackets pulled away and finished the game 30-27. The Deacons were not done fighting, however.

In game three, Wake Forest battled again to a 28-28 stalemate, at which point the Deacs’ took control and won the game 30-28.

In the final game, the Yellow Jackets were determined and never let go of the lead. They won easily in a 30-18 victory.

Jones again had a double-double night with 40 assists and 15 digs.

She hit .583 and had seven kills. Mullikin tied her season high with nine blocks, one of which was a block solo. She is now within three block solos of the Wake Forest career record.

Thornberry had 20 digs. McIntyre had seven blocks, two of which were block solos.

White had nine kills and 10 digs. Furlong had a team best13 kills and Miller had seven digs.

The Demon Deacons are back in action next weekend as they host Virginia at 7 p.m. Oct. 19. On Oct. 18, Wake Forest hosts Virginia Tech at 6pm and it is their second annual Dig for the Cure Night.

Dig for the Cure is a fundraising event which raises money for the Susan G. Komen Dig for the Cure. Fans who would like to make pledges can call the Wake Forest Marketing Department at (336) 758-5010.