No. 8 SMU defeats Kentucky in four sets at volleyball match

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

No. 8 SMU defeats Kentucky in four sets at volleyball match
Summary

The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team moved to 6-2 on the season after a 3-1 loss to No. 8 SMU on Saturday. Kentucky lost the match with set scores of 25-27, 25-21, 21-25, and 25-27. The Wildcats struggled with attack consistency, finishing the match with 28 attack errors and a.161 hit percentage alongside 9 service errors. Morgan Gaerte led Kentucky with 17 kills and 7 blocks, while Brooklyn DeLeye contributed 14 kills. Kassie O'Brien recorded 46 assists for the team, and Lizzie Carr added 8 blocks. Kentucky faces a challenging upcoming stretch with games against Houston and Louisville before entering the conference schedule.

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  • Kentucky dropped the match 3-1 to No. 8 SMU on Saturday.
  • The team recorded 28 attack errors and a.161 hit percentage.
  • Morgan Gaerte led Kentucky with 17 kills and 7 blocks.
  • Kentucky holds a 6-2 record heading into upcoming matches against Houston and Louisville.
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The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team dropped their second match of the season on Saturday, falling to No. 8 SMU.

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