Kentucky Volleyball eyes return of Eva Hudson for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Kentucky Volleyball is preparing for the new season with high expectations after an impressive run last year, including an undefeated SEC play and an NCAA Tournament runner-up finish. As the Wildcats sit at No. 3 in the AVCA Preseason Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, head coach Craig Skinner hinted at the possibility of bringing back star outside hitter Eva Hudson for a fifth season, following new eligibility rulings. Hudson, the 2025 SEC Player of the Year, has played a full year with LOVB Atlanta, complicating her potential return amidst a strong roster that also recently added Morgan Gaerte from Notre Dame. The Wildcats kick off their season on September 5.
- •Kentucky finished as NCAA Tournament runner-up last December.
- •The team is ranked No. 3 in the AVCA Preseason Poll.
- •Craig Skinner did not dismiss the idea of Hudson's return.
- •Hudson has experience from playing professionally this past year.
- •The season begins for Kentucky Volleyball on September 5.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: Will Eva Hudson return to UK Volleyball?
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