Volleyballs to the face do, in fact, hurtPublic announcer Vance Elderkin warned fans to pay close attention to the action because they were sitting too close to the court, saying simply, “Volleyballs to the face hurt.”

Block “S” sufficesDespite no American flag being present in the center, the playing of the National Anthem went as scheduled on Veterans Day. Most of those in attendance faced the end of the court out of habit, but there was only a giant block “S” logo to view.

Not a bad seat in the gymAbout 20 fans stood against the padded wall, perhaps so as not to squeeze into the 100 chairs that were brought out. Even so, no fan was more than 15 feet from the court at any time.

Laptop goes on injured reserve after accident A volleyball struck a laptop belonging to the N.C. State media relations staff during pregame warmups and broke the screen.

–J. Mike Blake