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Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

No. 15 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Alabama on the road.

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Head October 21, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky (11-7, 5-2 SEC) defeated Alabama (10-8, 2-5 SEC) 3-0 (25-22, 29-27, 25-15) for its second straight road victory. In the first set Kentucky started off slow trailing 14-10 causing...

Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

No. 15 Kentucky volleyball takes down Tennessee on the road 3-1

Brett Ramsey, Volleyball Beat Reporter October 17, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky (10-7, 4-2 SEC) defeated Tennessee (9-7, 2-4 SEC) 3-1 (25-21, 14-25, 25-22, 25-21), as the Wildcats began their five-game road trip with a victory. Freshman Asia Thigpen made her...

Kentucky outside hitter Reagan Rutherford and middle blocker Azhani Tealer go up for the block during the Kentucky vs Texas A&M volleyball game on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky volleyball faces familiar faces against No. 7 Texas

Brett Ramsey, Volleyball Beat Reporter October 17, 2024

No.13 Kentucky volleyball (9-6) will host No. 7 Texas (9-3) at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 13, at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Texas has won back-to-back national championships and enters the matchup sitting...

Kentucky Assistant Coach Merideth Jewell talks to the team during a timeout at the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky volleyball swept by Texas in record-setting home SEC clash

Ainsley Saurers, Volleyball Beat Reporter October 14, 2024

No. 12 Kentucky volleyball (9-7, 3-2 SEC) fell to No. 7 Texas (10-3 5-0 SEC) in a sweeping loss Sunday in front of 4,834 fans inside Historic Memorial Coliseum. The total was the sixth largest crowd...

Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

No. 12 Kentucky volleyball earns statement SEC win, sweeps Missouri at home

Kyle Smith, Volleyball Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

No. 12 Kentucky took on unranked Missouri Sunday in what would be a dominant showing for the Wildcats as they would win via a 3-0 sweep. The match would start dead even, with both teams tied at...

Kentucky Volleyball celebrates after libero Molly Tuozzo (12) scored an ace on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, during the match between Kentucky and Oklahoma at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff

Kentucky volleyball conquers Oklahoma in five-set thriller

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter October 3, 2024

No. 13 Kentucky volleyball (8-6) took down Oklahoma (7-4) in a five-set thriller on Wednesday. The first set went back-and-forth as Kentucky held a one-point lead heading into the media timeout...

Kentucky celebrates a point during the Kentucky vs. Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky volleyball earns first SEC win of 2024 season, bests Florida 3-1

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 30, 2024

No.12 Kentucky volleyball picked up its first win in SEC play as it defeated No. 15 Florida 3-1 on Sunday. It was a highly anticipated match as one of the two teams has earned a share of the SEC...

Kentucky assistant coach Meredith Jewell and Kentucky head coach Craig Skinner watch closely during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 12 Kentucky volleyball falls at Auburn in SEC opener

Kyle Smith, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 29, 2024

No.12 Kentucky volleyball fell short 3-2 against the Auburn Tigers in its SEC opener Friday night. The Cats would start off strong in the first set, but Auburn would slowly gain momentum throughout,...

Kentucky middle blocker Brooke Bultema serves the ball during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

A look back on Kentucky volleyball’s non-conference slate ahead of SEC play

Jack Tobin, Volleyball Beat Reporter September 27, 2024

Kentucky volleyball wrapped up the out-of-conference part of its schedule last Saturday. With SEC play on the horizon, the Wildcats will look to win an eight straight SEC championship. Before that...

Kentucky libero Eleanor Beavin passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 11 Kentucky volleyball falls 3-1 in California against No. 2 Stanford

Brett Ramsey, Sports Reporter September 23, 2024

No. 11 Kentucky volleyball (6-3) traveled to Palo Alto, California, to play No. 2 Stanford (7-1) and ultimately came up short in four sets. The Wildcats were outmatched by the Cardinal in their...

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...

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