SAN MARCOS, Texas — Texas State volleyball closed the Jayhawk Classic with a loss to #20 Kansas in three sets.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Bobcats had a strong showing in set one. Despite the Jayhawks ultimately taking the set, the Bobcats held in it the whole way. The team hit .211 through set one, highlighted by
Samantha Wunsch's four kills and hitting .500. The team combined for 13 kills and held within five points the entire set. The Jayhawks won set one 25-20.
Through set two Texas State continued to find ways to stay in the match. Despite going down early on in the set, the Bobcats rallied back to make it a four-point split. The Bobcats went on a run late in the set, but were unable to mount the comeback needed to take the set and dropped set two 25-17.
Set three the Bobcats fell out of rhythm. With the home side swinging .345, the Bobcats were unable to get their offense rolling. After going down 10-5, TXST struggled to find a way back into the match and ultimately the #20 program in the nation would take the set 25-12.
STAT LEADERS
SCORES BY SET
- 1st | Kansas 25, Texas State 20
- 2nd | Kansas 25, Texas State 17
- 3rd | Kansas 25, Texas State 12
MATCH NOTES
- The Bobcats move to 7-4 on the year with its loss to Kansas.
- Head coach Sean Huiet sits at 82 career wins, with a 82-32 record in his four-year tenure at Texas State.
- The Bobcats have a 1-1 record against ranked opponents in the 2023 season.
UP NEXT:
The Bobcats will open Sun Belt Conference play on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. versus ULM. The first of a two-game home series against the Warhawks. Game two will be Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. as well. Both matches will be inside Strahan Arena and streamed on ESPN+.
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