Here is Kentucky vs. Texas, previewed
Kentucky vs Texas volleyball: The 2020-21 national championship, previewed
NCAA.com s Michella Chester previews the championship game right here, including a recap of how each team made it to finals and a side-by-side look at how they match up, statistically. Here s a few other notes from the preview:
Both Texas and Kentucky have played practically two seasons this year. The SEC and Big 12 were two of the few conferences to start play in the fall and then continue in the spring when the rest of the conferences started.
Those extended seasons mean the Longhorns are 27-1, including a perfect 16-0 in the Big 12 Conference during the regular season. The Wildcats went 23-1 in the regular season with just one loss to Florida, who they swept the next night.
But it won t be their last.
Caitlan Buettner had 15 kills to lead three Texas State hitters with double-digit kills as the Bobcats pulled away for a 25-21, 25-16, 20-25, 25-22 win over Utah Valley in the Wolverines first-ever NCAA Tournament match Wednesday afternoon at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
All-Sun Belt honoree Tyeranee Scott added 14 kills and five blocks for the Bobcats (31-8), and Janell Fitzgerald had 13 kills, seven digs and three blocks.
Tori Dorius led Utah Valley with 14 kills and five blocks, and Kazna Tanuvasa added 11 kills, three digs and two blocks. Jaysa Funk Stratton dished out 19 assists with six digs, and Abbie Miller supplied 16 assists, four digs and two aces for the Wolverines (14-6).
Texas State volleyball (31-8 overall, 15-1 Sun Belt) defeated the Utah Valley University Wolverines (14-6 overall, 12-4 WAC) 3-1 (25-21, 25-16, 20-25, 25-22) in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
This is the Bobcatsâ second-ever tournament victory with the first occurring on Nov. 29, 2018. The win also marks the third time they reached 31 wins in a season and the first time since 1982.
Texas State started hot early in the first set as a kill by senior middle blocker Tyeranee Scott gave it an 8-3 lead.Â
The Bobcats were up by as much as 15-8 before the Wolverine went on an 8-4 run to cut the deficit to three, 19-16. Texas Stateâs dominance prevailed and the team won the set 25-21.
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Texas State junior outside hitter Janell Fitzgerald (16) tips the ball around incoming Baylor blockers during the second set, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 3-0.
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Texas State junior defensive specialist Kayla Granado (6) prepares to pass the incoming Baylor serve, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 3-0.
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Texas State junior setter Emily DeWalt (17) sets the ball to incoming hitters during the third set against Baylor, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 3-0.
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Texas State head coach Sean Huiet talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Baylor, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 3-0.
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