MANHATTAN (KSNT) — Back-to-back sweeps in rival territory for the Jayhawks.
The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks (12-4, 5-1 Big 12) swept the K-State Wildcats (9-6, 1-6 Big 12) at Morgan Family Arena on Thursday night.
The Jayhawks grabbed a close Set 1 win, 25-20. They pulled away in Set 2 for a 25-15 win.
K-State kept things close in the third set, but ultimately fell 25-23.
Taylor Stanley led the Jayhawks in kills with 16. Reese Messer tabbed 40 assists, while Grace Nelson notched 10 digs.
For the ‘Cats, Addison Massey led the way with eight kills. Emerson Van Lannen had a team-leading nine assists, while Fuka Sekita had 10 digs.
The Jayhawks will return home on Oct. 18 to host the Arizona State Sun Devils from Allen Fieldhouse. First serve is set for noon.
For K-State, the ‘Cats will head on the road to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m.
Round two of the Sunflower Showdown will be played at Allen Fieldhouse on Oct. 30. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
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