Volleyball Battles No. 3 Kentucky in Hard-Fought Setback
LSU shone defensively with 10 blocks and 49 digs, holding Kentucky’s prolific offense to a .211 hitting percentage.
In a spirited effort on Sunday afternoon at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, LSU battled but ultimately fell to No. 3 Kentucky, 3-0 (22-25, 18-25, 23-25).
Despite the sweep, LSU showed resilience on the defensive front, registering 10 blocks and totaling 49 digs to hold one of the nation’s most prolific offenses to a .211 hitting percentage.
As a team, the Tigers totaled 36 kills on a .167 hitting percentage while Kentucky posted 47 kills and five aces to secure the win.
The Tigers threatened late in both the first and third sets, pushing the Wildcats to the brink before narrowly falling 22-25 and 23-25.
LSU’s offense found its rhythm behind outside hitter Jurnee Robinson, who bounced back with a match-high 20 kills.
Author summary: LSU falls to No. 3 Kentucky in a hard-fought match.