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Freshman standout Brooklyn DeLeye led the charge for Kentucky, recording an impressive 16 kills with only two errors, hitting for .350. She also contributed six digs to the team’s effort. This win marked the Wildcats’ third top-10 victory of the season and their second over the Razorbacks. Erin Lamb added 12 kills to the scoreboard, and Reagan Rutherford had a strong performance with 10 kills in her first match back from an ankle injury.

Hailing from Topeka, Kansas, DeLeye displayed her prowess on the court, recording 20 kills on 44 swings and achieving a .318 hitting percentage for the match. In addition to her offensive contributions, she also contributed six digs, an assist, an ace, and a block assist.

Kentucky got off to a blistering start in the match, dominating the first two sets and winning them 25-12 and 25-15 respectively. However, Missouri fought back and managed to win the third set 25-18, pushing the match to four sets. In the fourth set, the Wildcats found their rhythm again and eventually won 25-21, with DeLeye delivering the winning kill.

Led by Emma Grome, who tallied 55 assists, Kentucky’s balanced attack proved too much for Texas A&M. Freshman Brooklyn DeLeye led the way with 18 kills, followed by Elise Goetzinger with 13, Erin Lamb with 12, and Azhani Tealer with 12. The Wildcats attacked at an impressive .360 clip, while holding Texas A&M to just .211.

The Wildcats came out with intensity, comfortably winning the opening set 25-13. They maintained a remarkable hitting percentage of .593 and a 71 percent sideout conversion rate. After falling behind early in the second set, Kentucky fought back to level the score at 19-19, taking control and closing out the set 25-23. In the third set, they never trailed, securing a 25-20 win to seal the sweep.

Coach Skinner had high praise for the incoming players, describing them as “students, people, and ballers!” He emphasized their dedication both on and off the court, noting their commitment to excelling in the classroom as well as their fierce competitiveness. According to Skinner, their exceptional skills and explosiveness will have an immediate impact on the team’s performance.