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Kentucky sophomore Gabby Curry is greeted by teammates on the bench during the game against Mississippi State on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won in the first three sets. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Curry stepped into star libero position after Dusek’s graduation

November 26, 2018

Strong libero play has been a staple of UK volleyball for, at the very least, the last four seasons. Ashley Dusek, regarded by many as the greatest libero to wear blue and white, is described by head coach...

Kentucky deals out high fives before the match against Nebraska on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky volleyball’s historic season ends in the Elite 8

Keyera Jackson December 9, 2017

On Saturday, UK volleyball’s season ended with a loss to Nebraska in the Elite 8 with a 3-1 series.Even though they did not achieve a national title, the Cats have grown their support base as 4,464 fans...

Senior Kaz Brown and Sophomore Leah Edmond practice their moves on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky in preparation for for Kentuckys match against Brigham Young University. Photo By Genna Melendez | Staff

Newly crowned All-Southeast Regional winners set for Sweet 16

Keyera Jackson December 7, 2017

On Dec. 8, No. 4 seeded UK volleyball will face No. 13 seeded BYU for a trip to the Elite Eight.When the Cats take the court, they’ll have five players who earned All-Southeast Region honors on their...

Gabby Curry, Ashley Dusek and Madison Lilley celebrate a point during the match against Florida on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK volleyball selected as No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament

Aniya Hill November 26, 2017

The wait is finally over for the UK women’s volleyball team. It was announced Sunday during the Bracket Selection Event that the team entered as the No. 4 seed in the 2017 NCAA volleyball tournament.While...

Ashley Dusek makes a diving save during the match against Florida on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK volleyball hosts Ole Miss on Senior Day

Keyera Jackson November 19, 2017

No. 6 Kentucky will take on Ole Miss on Sunday in Memorial Coliseum and this match will close home regular season play for the Cats, and it will also be senior day for UK’s five seniors. UK has five...

UK wins ninth in a row in 3-1 win over Auburn

Keyera Jackson October 8, 2017

In a tough SEC battle between the Kentucky Wildcats and Auburn Tigers, UK ended up defeating Auburn in a 3-1 match (25-19, 25-14, 30-32, 25-21).Kentucky got off to a great start by grabbing an early lead...

Madison Lilley celebrates a point.

UK volleyball wins fourth straight to finish non-conference play

AJ Harris September 17, 2017

On Saturday evening, the UK volleyball team won their fourth game in a row, defeating the Kennesaw State Owls in four sets 3-1 (25-17, 24-26, 25-15, 25-19).The Cats came out with great intensity on the...

Avery Skinner spikes the ball

UK volleyball sweeps Louisville in Battle of the Bluegrass

Keyera Jackson September 15, 2017

On Friday evening the UK volleyball team earned their fourth straight win over the Louisville Cardinals in a 3-0 sweep (25-20, 26-24, 25-11).The Cats’ teamwork and ability to be effective on both ends...

Freshman outside hitter Leah Edmond attacks the ball while her team covers her during the match against LSU on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the match 3-0. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Mix of young and old talent lead UK volleyball into new season

Keyera Jackson August 15, 2017

UK volleyball’s team last season had an SEC Freshman of the Year, two-time SEC Libero of the Year and four American Volleyball Coaches Association all-region picks on the roster. That group led the Cats...

 

UK volleyball prepares to host Bluegrass Battle

Allie Hennard September 7, 2016

UK volleyball returns to Lexington this weekend to host the Bluegrass Battle in Memorial Coliseum.The Cats' annual non-conference tournament will serve as the home opener for the team after participating...

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