Kentucky volleyball opens season at No. 3 in AVCA top 25 rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Kentucky volleyball team secured a 3-0 exhibition win over Ohio as they start the 2026 season. The American Volleyball Coaches Association has ranked Kentucky third in their opening top 25 poll, receiving four first-place votes. With returning players like Brooklyn DeLeye and the addition of Morgan Gaerte, expectations are high for a successful season. Kentucky will have 11 nationally televised matches this season, reflecting the program's growth in popularity.
- •Kentucky volleyball defeated Ohio 3-0 in an exhibition match.
- •The Wildcats are ranked No. 3 in the AVCA top 25.
- •Kentucky received four first-place votes in the rankings.
- •Stars Brooklyn DeLeye and Molly Tuozzo return for the season.
- •Eleven matches will be nationally televised this year.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Kentucky volleyball rank in opening AVCA top 25?
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