Match Primer: How To Watch, Things to Know for Kansas Volleyball at Iowa State
The Kansas Jayhawks were unable to rally from a 2-1 set deficit against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, dropping back to .500 in conference play. They look to bounce back as they head on the road to take on the Iowa State Cyclones.
The Jayhawks are currently receiving votes in the AVCA Coaches Poll, but have been ranked as high as #19 this season. The Cyclones are currently not ranked.
Iowa State leads the all-time series 53-46-1, but the Jayhawks hold a 26-22 edge under head coach Ray Bechard, including. The last win for the Jayhawks was a four-set victory at home on October 1, 2021.
Here are the essentials:
How to Watch
Friday, October 7th, 6:30 p.m. CST
Ames, IA: Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena
TV: Big 12 Now on ESPN+
Online Radio: Kansas Athletics
The Numbers
Kansas: 12-4, 2-2 Big 12
- Hitting Percentage: .278
- Kills: 752
- Assists: 683
- Digs: 801
- Aces: 77
- Blocks:165
Iowa State: 9-7, 1-2 Big 12
- Hitting Percentage: .230
- Kills: 810
- Assists: 754
- Digs: 827
- Aces: 76
- Blocks: 170
Match Coverage
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Key Kansas Players and Fun Facts
Redshirt freshman Ayah Elnady leads the Jayhawks in kills with 167. Sophomore Caroline Bien is second with 158.
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 | Hitting Percentage | Conference Rank | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel Langs | .391 | 4 | 28 |
Lauren Dooley | .383 | 5 | N/A |
London Davis | .366 | 6 | N/A |
Kansas is a perfect 10-0 on the road this season.
The Jayhawks lead the conference in both blocks (2.84 per set) and opponent hitting percentage (.171)
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