@CanesVB Sweeps Virginia, 3-0

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Miami volleyball team closed out the weekend with a three-set sweep of Virginia to earn its third ACC win of the season.

The Hurricanes (9-13, 3-7 ACC) closed the first two sets against the Cavaliers (4-18, 1-9 ACC), 25-19, 26-24, to head into the intermission leading two sets to none.

The Hurricanes came out of the break, taking an early 10-5 lead in the third set. Miami would continue to build off that momentum to close out the third set, 25-18, securing the match victory.

Junior Olga Strantzali paced Miami with a team-high 14 kills and nine digs during the match, while Anna Haak finished with 12 kills, seven digs and a block.

Lucia Pampana had five kills, three blocks and two digs. Fellow middle blocker Sakile Simmons recorded eight kills, five blocks and an assist.

Kolby Bird tallied seven kills, five blocks and two digs.

Hannah Sorensen dished out 41 assists, adding four digs and two kills, while Sylvia Hernandez had eight digs and a service ace. Freshman Sara Duque had four digs.

Following this week’s matches, the Canes will continue their road swing with a trip to Notre Dame for a 7 p.m. match on Oct. 28. Miami will also play at Louisville at 2 p.m., on Oct. 30.

All Hurricanes volleyball home matches are played at the James L. Knight Sports Complex on the University of Miami campus. Admission is free. For a complete look at the Hurricanes’ 2016 schedule, click here.

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