After taking down an SEC rival when it mattered most, the Kentucky volleyball team is one step closer to a national championship.
Kentucky women’s volleyball took down Missouri yesterday, winning 3-1 (25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 25-13) to advance to the NCAA Elite Eight.
This will be the fifth Elite Eight appearance in Wildcat history, as Kentucky also made it this far in 1983, 1987, 2017, and 2020.
This was Kentucky’s third win over Missouri this season, as they also took down the Tigers 3-0 on October 6 and 3-1 on November 27.
Sophomore outside hitter Brooklyn Deleye led the way this go-around, tallying 22 kills, 3 aces, and two blocks.
“We just have to clean up the little things,” the AVCA Southern Region Player of the Year said post match. “But we are ready (for the Elite Eight).”
Senior Emma Groome and Megan Wilson each had terrific matches as well. Groome notched 50 assists and 10 digs, while Wilson had 13 kills — including a SportsCenter Top 10 worthy header in the second set.
The Wildcats will now advance to play Pitt, who took down Oregon 3-2 across five sets yesterday.
That matchup is slated for December 14 at 5 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and is also available to be streamed on ESPN+.