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Kentucky volleyball bounces back with sweep of Missouri

Kentucky volleyball bounces back with sweep of MissouriVance Meek, UK

The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team doesn't lose often, and they hadn't lost two in a row in some time. However, that's what happened last week with losses to the Tennessee Volunteers and Texas A&M Aggies in consecutive matches. On Friday, they ended that streak emphatically, beating Missouri 3-0 (25-16, 29-27, 25-17).

For the most part, Kentucky dominated the match. The second set was a highly competitive one that the Tigers led 24-22. The Wildcats roared back to tie it, and eventually take the set, ending it with a Brooklyn DeLeye ace.

DeLeye was terrific overall. She had 16 kills and 3 service aces to go along with 8 digs. Morgan Gaerte led the way for Kentucky with 19 kills and 7 digs. Kassie O'Brien was terrific as usual, recording 43 assists and 7 digs. Lizzie Carr added 6 kills and 2 blocks.

The Wildcats are now 16-5 on the season, and have a week's break before their next match. They'll take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at next Friday at 7:00 P.M.

This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Kentucky volleyball bounces back with sweep of Missouri


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