Kentucky volleyball secures victory over Louisville in rivalry match

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Kentucky volleyball secures victory over Louisville in rivalry match
Summary

The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team claimed a notable victory against rival Louisville on September 20, winning 3-1. After losing the first set, Kentucky rallied, winning the second set 29-27. They maintained momentum, taking the third set 25-21 and finishing strong in the fourth set with a score of 25-19. Brooklyn DeLeye and Morgan Gaerte both contributed significantly with 20 kills each, while Kassie O'Brien provided 59 assists. This match marked the conclusion of Kentucky's non-conference schedule as they prepare to begin SEC play against Vanderbilt on September 23.

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  • Kentucky wins the match 3-1 after dropping the first set.
  • Brooklyn DeLeye and Morgan Gaerte each recorded 20 kills.
  • Kentucky opens SEC play against Vanderbilt on September 23.
  • Match was part of a rivalry series with both teams ranked in the top five.
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  • 9:12 AMYahoo SportsKentucky volleyball wins Bluegrass Battle, boosting belief before SEC play
  • 11:27 PMYahoo SportsKentucky volleyball beats Louisville for rivalry win
What they're saying
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In front of a raucous crowd at Historic Memorial Coliseum, Craig Skinner's Kentucky Wildcats built momentum with a rivalry win over Louisville.

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The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team got another big win on Sunday, beating rival Louisville 3-1.

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