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WKU Volleyball opened its 2024 CUSA schedule in fast fashion on Friday with a three-set sweep of Jacksonville State. Sophomore middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele led the Tops (8-6 overall, 1-0 CUSA) in kills with 14, while senior outside hitter Kaylee Cox also finished in double-digit kills with 12. Senior rightside hitter Kenadee Coyle led at the net with four blocks.
was also Head Coach Travis Hudson’s 760th career win, surpassing E. A. Diddle in single-sport program wins (759).
A slow start for the Hilltoppers proved to not be an issue as WKU went on to score 14 straight points to close out set one. Cox’s performance at the service line aided the Tops’ offensive attack, serving all 14 points and registering one service ace. Van De Wiele led the offensive charge with eight kills while
The Gamecocks battled back in set two, improving from a .136 hitting percentage to a .235 hitting percentage, but the Hilltoppers weathered the storm. Van De Wiele added another five kills to her total while Coyle and Van De Wiele were both credited with one solo block to bring their totals to two so far.
A back-and-forth third set found WKU at the top thanks to four kills from Cox and Van De Wiele. A staunch Hilltopper defense capitalized on an additional three team blocks and forced nine attack errors from the Gamecocks to limit JSU to a .000 hitting percenta
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