EAST LANSING, MI. – Despite pushing Michigan State to four sets, WKU volleyball dropped its match against the Spartans (2-2) on Friday at the Breslin Center.
Senior outside hitter Kaylee Cox and senior rightside Kenadee Coyle combined for 25 kills with Cox earning her fourth match this season with double-digit kills (12). Coyle's 13 kills are also the most for her this season as a Hilltopper (3-2 overall)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Set 1: 15-25
Sophomore middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele led the Hilltoppers in the first set with a hitting percentage of .600 while Cox and sophomore outside hitter Gabby Weihe secured one block.
Set 2: 17-25
Cox surged ahead offensively in set two with five total kills while WKU secured 2.5 kills with assists from five different players. Van De Wiele and redshirt junior setter Callie Bauer also recorded a block for WKU.
Set 3: 25-23
Momentum began to shift for the Hilltoppers in the third set with Coyle grabbing five more kills. Senior outside hitter Katie Howard and Weihe notched two service aces a piece for a total of four in the third set.
Set 4: 23-25
Six different Hilltoppers recorded at least one kill in the fourth set led by Coyle who secured her final four kills of the match. Weihe and Coyle also came together for the sole WKU block of the set.
NOTABLES
- Madyson Chitty led in digs with 13
- Gabby Weihe and Izzy Van De Wiele tied for the lead in blocks with three
NEXT UP
The Hilltoppers return home to open their home slate against #17 Tennessee on Tuesday, September 10. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
