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Louisville volleyball loses to Kentucky in four-set rivalry match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:12 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Louisville volleyball loses to Kentucky in four-set rivalry match
Summary

Louisville volleyball faced Kentucky in a highly anticipated match in Lexington on September 20, losing in four sets. The Cardinals initially took the first set but struggled to maintain momentum. The second set featured numerous ties and lead changes, culminating in a narrow win for Kentucky. The Wildcats capitalized on their home advantage, finishing with 73 kills compared to Louisville's 51. Head coach Dan Meske emphasized the need for his team to learn from this experience as they prepare for upcoming conference matches.

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  • •Louisville lost to Kentucky in four sets on September 20.
  • •The match was a top-five rivalry clash with over 6,000 attendees.
  • •The Cardinals initially led but lost momentum in crucial moments.
  • •Kentucky outperformed Louisville with 73 kills to 51.
  • •Louisville shifts focus to upcoming conference matches.
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  • 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Louisville volleyball takes lessons from tough road match at Kentucky
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Louisville volleyball fell in four sets to Kentucky in Lexington, but the Cardinals will look to take valuable lessons way from this match.

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