winning streak

The Cardinals have established themselves as a dominant force when they score 70 points or more, boasting an impressive record of 87-5 in their last 92 games dating back to the 2018-19 season. Under coach Walz, Louisville has a record of 316-28 when surpassing the 70-point mark. The team has also been historically successful in the month of November, with a record of 91-18 under Walz and an impressive 39-5 record over the past seven seasons.

With this triumph, Kentucky clinched the outright SEC championship, finishing the league with an impressive 17-1 record. Their closest competitors, Tennessee and Arkansas, tied for second place with a 15-3 record in the SEC. This victory also extended Kentucky’s winning streak to 16 consecutive matches, solidifying their status as the NCAA’s longest winning streak.

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.