No. 25 Volleyball Welcomes FSU, Miami To Carmichael

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – No. 25 Carolina volleyball prepares to battle a pair of talented ACC teams this weekend in Carmichael arena. The Tar Heels will play No. 19 Florida State University and (RV) the University of Miami, on Oct. 25 and Oct. 27.

The Seminoles are riding a three-game winning streak, including wins last weekend against Boston College and Syracuse.

Miami comes into town coming off of back-to-back sweeps of Boston College and Syracuse.

Friday's match is the annual 'Dig Pink' match, where fans are encouraged to wear pink to honor those who have their lives impacted by breast cancer.

The match against Florida State starts at 7:00 p.m. EST. The first 300 fans will receive trading cards of the players, Coach Schall and Rameses, the mascot. Players will be available to sign autographs after the game on the concourse.

Sunday's 1:00 p.m. EST matchup against Miami will feature a Halloween costume contest for kids from the audience and a post-match trick or treating for kids. Both Friday and Sunday's will be streamed on ACCNX.

SERIES BREAKDOWN:
vs. Florida State (14-4, 6-2 ACC)
Series: UNC trails the series 25-49
Last time: The Tar Heels lost in five sets in Carmichael Arena on Nov. 19, 2023.
In Chapel Hill: UNC is 17-12
In Tallahassee: UNC is 7-32
Last 10 Matchups: UNC is 2-8

vs. Miami (13-6, 4-4 ACC)
Series: UNC trails the series 17-19
Last time: The Tar Heels lost in four sets in King Sports Complex on Oct. 1, 2023
In Chapel Hill: UNC is 12-3
In Coral Gables: UNC is 3-13
Last 10 Matchups: UNC is 3-7

NOTABLES:
Mabrey Shaffmaster is five service aces away from passing Laura Greene (1999-02) with 131, ranking seventh after she notched two on Sunday.
Shaffmaster is 17 kills away from passing Dani Nyenhuis for tenth most kills all time with 1,376.

Taylor Eisert and Zoe Behrendt have recorded double-digits assists for four straight matches.

Volleyball is undefeated in both matches that have gone five sets this season.

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Players Mentioned

Zoe Behrendt

Taylor Eisert

Mabrey Shaffmaster