LAWRENCE (KSNT) — The Jayhawks sweep the Bearcats to clinch their sixth-straight win.
No. 15 Kansas volleyball swept Cincinnati, 25-23, 25-18, 28-26 to improve to 18-5 overall and 11-2 in Big 12 play.
The Jayhawks were led by freshman Taylor Stanley who had 19 kills, with four blocks and eight digs. Behind her was Grace Nelson who had a double-double with 12 kills and 15 digs. Reese Messer led the offense once agains, hitting .331 with 43 assists.
The Jayhawks would win the first set after a service error by the Bearcats to win, 25-23.
The Bearcats controlled the second set early, but the ‘Hawks would get back on track to win 25-18.
In the third set, Cincinnati took a 4-0 lead but the Jayhawks responded to tie it 4-4. The final set would remain close forcing it to go to extra points. The Bearcats would record an attack error to secure the Kansas win.
Up next, Kansas hosts No. 21 Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 12. Game time is set for 8 p.m.
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