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

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.

• 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky volleyball falls in close match with SMU