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Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson and middle blocker Brooke Bultema laugh during the Kentucky vs Ball State Volleyball game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky volleyball splits SMU Doubletree Invitational 1-1 in Dallas

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 17, 2024

No.10 Kentucky volleyball participated in the Doubletree Invitational at the Moody Coliseum in Texas, splitting the event 1-1. In their first match, the Cats faced off against the hosts of the tournament,...

Kentucky libero/defensive specialist Molly Tuozzo (12) digs the ball during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Three stars that have shined for Kentucky volleyball in 2024

Kolby Wohl, Volleyball Beat Leader September 17, 2024

Kentucky volleyball kicked off its season strong with five strong wins and two competitive losses.  Thus far, many players on the team have made an impact during game play and have stepped up when...

Kentucky setter Emma Grome sets the ball during the Kentucky vs Ball State Volleyball game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky volleyball records statement season-high-filled victory over Ball State

Ainsley Saurers, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 16, 2024

On Sunday afternoon in Memorial Coliseum, No. 9 Kentucky Volleyball defeated Ball State 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-13), earning the Wildcats’ fifth win of the season, leaving them 5-2. The Cats managed...

Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson and middle blocker Brooke Bultema laugh during the Kentucky vs Ball State Volleyball game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky volleyball takes on SMU Doubletree Invitational in Dallas

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 13, 2024

No.10 Kentucky volleyball is set to take on 5-2 SMU in the SMU Doubletree Invitational at the Moody Coliseum on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. SMU is coming off a year where it won the American Athletic Conference...

Kentucky libero/defensive specialist Molly Tuozzo (12) digs the ball during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

No. 9 Kentucky volleyball falls in five against No. 7 Penn State at home

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 9, 2024

No. 9 Kentucky (3-2) was defeated by No. 7 Penn State (4-0) in five sets on Friday. Despite winning the first two sets to take a 2-0 lead in the match, Kentucky lost after a rally by the Nittany...

The Kentucky bench celebrates after a point score during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-3. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Volleyball loses to Penn State 3-2

Samuel Colmar and Brayden Finn September 8, 2024

  Kentucky Volleyball loses to Penn State 3-2 in a top ten showdown at Historical Memorial Coliseum on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

The Kentucky bench celebrates after a point is scored during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-3. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff

Meet the team: 2024 Kentucky volleyball

Ainsley Saurers, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 7, 2024

With Kentucky volleyball set to return to action against No. 7 Penn State after sweeping the home-opening "Bluegrass Battle," the Kentucky Kernel opted to introduce fans to every member of the 2024 roster. MEET...

Kentucky Volleyball celebrates after a point on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor

Kentucky volleyball prepares for top ten showdown against Penn State

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 6, 2024

Kentucky is set to take on No. 7 Penn State in a top-ten matchup at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Wildcats will try to get their first-ranked win of the early season...

Kentucky’s Molly Tuozzo (12) dives to save the ball on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Morehead 3-0 Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

Molly Tuozzo shines in Kentucky volleyball’s home-opening weekend

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 6, 2024

Kentucky’s libero and defensive specialist Molly Tuozzo showed out in the Bluegrass Battle over the past weekend.  The Cats went 3-0, dominating the three teams they saw including two sweeps. Despite...

Kentucky Volleyball sings My Old Kentucky Home after their victory over NKU on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor

Kentucky volleyball sweeps weekend series to debut new Historic Memorial Coliseum

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 2, 2024

After playing last season in Rupp Arena, Kentucky volleyball played its first game back in what is now called Historic Memorial Coliseum after the renovations on Friday.  Hosting a full-weekend...

Kentucky Volleyball celebrates after a point on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor

No. 9 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Bluegrass Battle, Morehead State

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 1, 2024

No. 9 Kentucky volleyball defeated Morehead State in a sweep to improve to 3-1 on the season. With the win over Morehead State, the Cats won the Bluegrass Battle, going 3-0. Kentucky started...

Kentucky Volleyball celebrates after a point on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor

No. 9 Kentucky volleyball continues Bluegrass Battle dominance, defeats WKU 3-1

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 1, 2024

No. 9 Kentucky volleyball defeated Western Kentucky in four sets to improve to 2-1 on the season. Kentucky started off winning the first set with ease, 25-18. In the second set, WKU started things...

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