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Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) celebrates after scoring a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky volleyball punches ticket to Elite Eight with 3-1 win over Missouri

Kyle Smith, Volleyball Beat Reporter December 12, 2024

No. 3 seed Kentucky volleyball (23-7, 14-2 SEC) defeated No. 7 seed Missouri (22-9, 11-5 SEC) 3-1 to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. Brooklyn DeLeye led the Cats with 22 kills...

Setter Emma Grome (4) and Brooke Bultema (8) celebrate after Kentucky scored a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky volleyball advances to NCAA Regional Semifinals behind record-setting Emma Grome performance

Ainsley Saurers, Volleyball Beat Reporter December 10, 2024

Kentucky earned its spot in the regional semifinals of the 2024 NCAA Volleyball Championship, last beating sixth-seeded Minnesota 3-1. While the positive result was one to celebrate, it wasn't the only...

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) and libero Molly Tuozzo (12) celebrate their win during the Kentucky vs Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky volleyball defeats Minnesota 3-1 to advance in the NCAA Tournament

Brett Ramsey, Volleyball Beat Reporter December 7, 2024

No. 3 seeded Kentucky volleyball (22-7, 14-2 SEC) defeated No. 6 seeded Minnesota (21-11, 13-7 Big 10) 3-1 (25-11, 23-25, 25-22, 25-24) to advance to the regional semifinal in the NCAA Tournament. Emma...

Kentucky wildcats head coach Craig Skinner celebrates after the win during the Kentucky vs. Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky volleyball begins road to Louisville as No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Head December 7, 2024

After winning its eighth straight SEC championship, Kentucky volleyball earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Cats finished the season strong, winning 11 straight games in SEC play, which...

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17) celebrates with teammates after getting an ace during the volleyball match vs. Minnesota on Friday, Dec, 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Robby Robinson.

Kentucky volleyball stars rack up accolades ahead of postseason

Kyle Smith, Volleyball Beat Reporter December 7, 2024

Brooklyn DeLeye was officially announced as the SEC Player of the Year for the first time in her collegiate career. DeLeye led the team in kills per set with 4.74, which ranked ninth in the nation,...

Kentucky wildcats celebrate after getting a vital point to send it to set point during the volleyball match vs. Cleveland state on Thursday, Dec, 5, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Robby Robinson. | Staff

Kentucky volleyball sweeps Cleveland State to advance to the second of the NCAA Tournament

Brett Ramsey, Volleyball Beat Reporter December 6, 2024

No. 3 seed Kentucky volleyball (21-7, 14-2 SEC) swept Cleveland State (23-10, 11-7 HL) 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-16) in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats were dominant in all areas...

Kentucky fans cheer during a timeout during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky volleyball earns outright SEC championship with road win over Mizzou

Rylee Spence, Sports Reporter November 29, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 27th, No. 12 Kentucky volleyball (20-7, 14-2 SEC) defeated No. 25 Missouri (19-8, 10-5 SEC) in Columbia. With the win, Kentucky claimed the 2024 SEC Championship outright. The...

Kentucky Wildcats Celebrate after winning their 8th SEC Title in a row following the volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Robby Robinson. | Staff

Kentucky volleyball concludes regular season after earning eighth consecutive SEC championship

Ainsley Saurers, Volleyball Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 24th, No. 12 Kentucky volleyball defeated Arkansas, earning the Wildcats their eighth consecutive SEC championship on Senior Night in Historic Memorial Coliseum. In 2017, the Wildcats...

Kentucky Volleyball poses for a photo after becoming eight-time SEC champions during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

SEC CHAMPIONS: No. 12 Kentucky volleyball secures eighth straight regular season SEC title

Sydney Cox, Reporter November 25, 2024

No.12 Kentucky volleyball (19-7, 13-2 SEC) swept Arkansas (16-11, 6-9 SEC) 3-0 to secure its eighth consecutive regular season SEC Championship on senior day. The last home match of the regular...

Kentucky Wildcats setter Emma Grove (4) celebrates with teammates after a point during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State volleyball game on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 12 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Mississippi State as eighth straight SEC title draws near

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Head November 22, 2024

No. 12 Kentucky volleyball (18-7, 12-2 SEC) won its ninth straight SEC game with a 3-0 sweep over Mississippi State (10-13, 4-10 SEC).  It was a slow start for Kentucky offensively, not having...

Kentucky Outside Hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17), passes the ball during the match between Kentucky and LSU on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Kentucky volleyball star Brooklyn DeLeye continues push for SEC Player of the Year

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Head November 21, 2024

Kentucky’s star sophomore Brooklyn DeLeye shined again on Sunday as the No. 12 Kentucky volleyball took down Georgia in four sets. DeLeye took home Co-SEC Offensive Player of the Week, which might...

Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after a point during the Kentucky vs. Georgia volleyball match on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Mateo Smith Villafranco | Staff

No. 13 Kentucky volleyball rides Brooklyn DeLeye’s 30 kills to 3-1 win over Georgia

Kyle Smith, Volleyball Beat Reporter November 19, 2024

Brooklyn DeLeye and her historic 30 kill performance propelled No. 13 Kentucky volleyball (17-7, 10-2 SEC) to a 3-1 victory over Georgia (10-13, 4-9 SEC). Kentucky started set one off well as it...

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