Virginia Tech cannot close out Duke in five-set loss

Virginia Tech took a 2–1 lead but could not finish off Duke in Sunday's five-set volleyball loss at Cassell Coliseum.

The Hokies fell 16–25, 25–19, 25–18, 23–25, 11–15. Duke hit .450 in the deciding set, putting down 12 kills against three errors.

Reese Hazelton led Virginia Tech with 15 kills and added 12 digs. Destiny Walker had 12 kills and 15 digs, and Adeline Hundl contributed 11 kills. Camilla Brandalise finished with 30 assists.

Ashby Zubchevich led Duke with 19 kills. Both teams hit .159 for the match. Virginia Tech dropped to 4–11 overall and 1–5 in ACC play; Duke improved to 12–4 and 4–2.