October 13, 1998

DURHAM, N.C. - The Duke volleyball team suffered its sixth straight loss on Tuesday to No. 24 North Carolina, 3-1, at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke drops to 6-11 overall and 1-6 in the ACC, while North Carolina extends its winning streak to 14 matches and improves its record to 18-3 overall and 7-0 in the ACC.

Duke was led by junior outside hitter Sarah Peifer (Tampa, Fla.) with 16 kills and 18 digs. Sophomore setter Nina Rybak (Bloomington, Minn.) registered 56 assists.

North Carolina was led by Casey Simpson with a match-high 20 kills and added 16 digs. Setter Erin Berg had 69 assists.

Duke returns to action on Friday when it hosts N.C. State at Cameron Indoor Stadium in ACC action at 7:30 pm.

SUMMARY

North Carolina 14 15 15 15
Duke           16  8  5 10

Kills: Sarah Peifer - 16 (DU); Casey Simpson - 20 (UNC)

Assists: Nina Rybak - 56 (DU); Erin Berg - 69 (UNC)

Digs: Sarah Peifer - 18 (DU); Casey Simpson - 16 (UNC)

Blocks: Jami Ediger - 6 (DU); Shannon Smith - 6 (UNC)