Match Primer: How To Watch, Things to Know for Baylor at Kansas Volleyball
The Kansas Jayhawks came out hot against the Sooners in their last match, sweeping their way to a victory to get over .500 in conference play. They look to score the upset that they missed out on against Texas tomorrow morning as the Baylor Bears come to town.
The Jayhawks are still in the "Receiving Votes" category, and have been ranked as high as #19 this season. The Bears are currently ranked 13th in the AVCA Coaches Poll.
The Bears lead the all-time series 29-26, and they have won each of the last three meetings between the squads. The last win for the Jayhawks was a five-set victory at home on September 25, 2020.
Here are the essentials:
How to Watch
Saturday, October 1st, 11:00 a.m. CST
Lawrence, KS: Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena
TV: Big 12 Now on ESPN+
Online Radio: Kansas Athletics
The Numbers
Kansas: 12-3, 2-1 Big 12
- Hitting Percentage: .284
- Kills: 690
- Assists: 630
- Digs: 730
- Aces: 75
- Blocks:154
Baylor: 11-3, 1-1 Big 12
- Hitting Percentage: .284
- Kills: 664
- Assists: 600
- Digs: 618
- Aces: 70
- Blocks: 133
Match Coverage
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Key Kansas Players and Fun Facts
Redshirt freshman Ayah Elnady leads the Jayhawks in kills with 152. Sophomore Caroline Bien is second with 146.
Sophomore Camryn Turner leads the team with 507 assists this season.
The Jayhawks have three players all battling for the top spot in hitting percentage on the team. Currently, the order is:
| Player | Class | Hitting Percentage | Big 12 Rank | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rachel Langs | Super-Senior | .413 | 4th | 18th |
Lauren Dooley | Grad transfer | .399 | 5th | 25th |
London Davis | Sophomore | .394 | 6th | N/A |
Kansas is 1-1 against ranked opponents this season.
The Jayhawks are coming off a fantastic defensive performance, holding Oklahoma to .165 hitting.
The series between the two current head coaches is tied at 7 wins each.
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