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Wednesday, October 8
Lawrence, Kan.
6 p.m. CT
University of Kansas
vs
Texas Tech
No. 15 Jayhawks to Host Texas Tech, Iowa State in Big 12 Play
10/7/2025 4:35:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
LAWRENCE, Kan. — No. 15 Kansas volleyball returns home to Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena this week for a pair of Big 12 matchups, hosting Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10. Both matches are set for 6 p.m. CT and will stream live on ESPN+.
The Jayhawks (11-7, 2-2 Big 12) are coming off a challenging weekend on the road that featured back-to-back matches against ranked opponents. Kansas opened the trip with a hard-fought 3-1 loss at No. 12 TCU before bouncing back with a signature 3-2 victory over No. 15 Baylor in Waco.
"I'm proud of our response against Baylor," said head coach Matt Ulmer. "We're hopeful we can be more consistent in our mindset and execution this week. It feels great to be back home, and we're ready to compete against two more quality opponents in Texas Tech and Iowa State."
The win over the Bears marked Kansas' first triumph this season over a higher-ranked opponent in the AVCA Poll and its first five-set victory of the year. The Jayhawks recorded a season-high 17.5 blocks and leaned on standout performances from Jovana Zelenovic and Reese Ptacek in the win. Zelenovic finished with 16 kills and six blocks, while Ptacek added 14 kills and a season-high nine block assists.
Kansas has established itself as one of the nation's most balanced teams, ranking second nationally in total blocks (189.0) and second in the Big 12 in digs (13.81 per set). Aurora Papac and Ptacek anchor the front line with a combined 158 blocks, while libero Ryan White leads the back row with 268 digs, ranking second in the league and 36th nationally at 4.56 per set.
Offensively, Kansas leads the Big 12 in five statistical categories: assists (869), digs (994), kills (931), total attacks (2,470), and blocks (189), while ranking No. 1 nationally in total assists. Grace Nelson has been a steady threat from the service line, pacing the team with 16 aces as Kansas ranks third in the Big 12 in total aces (88).
Kansas continues to hold firm in the national conversation, climbing three spots to No. 15 in this week's AVCA Top 25, marking its sixth consecutive appearance in the poll. The No. 15 ranking ties for the Jayhawks' second-highest mark of the season.
The Big 12 remains one of the most competitive leagues in the country, featuring multiple ranked teams and others receiving votes. Kansas sits in the middle of the conference standings, one win behind a cluster of teams tied for third.
Both matches will stream live on ESPN+, and fans can stay connected with in-game updates by following @KUVolleyball on X (Twitter) or tracking live stats here.
The Jayhawks (11-7, 2-2 Big 12) are coming off a challenging weekend on the road that featured back-to-back matches against ranked opponents. Kansas opened the trip with a hard-fought 3-1 loss at No. 12 TCU before bouncing back with a signature 3-2 victory over No. 15 Baylor in Waco.
"I'm proud of our response against Baylor," said head coach Matt Ulmer. "We're hopeful we can be more consistent in our mindset and execution this week. It feels great to be back home, and we're ready to compete against two more quality opponents in Texas Tech and Iowa State."
The win over the Bears marked Kansas' first triumph this season over a higher-ranked opponent in the AVCA Poll and its first five-set victory of the year. The Jayhawks recorded a season-high 17.5 blocks and leaned on standout performances from Jovana Zelenovic and Reese Ptacek in the win. Zelenovic finished with 16 kills and six blocks, while Ptacek added 14 kills and a season-high nine block assists.
Kansas has established itself as one of the nation's most balanced teams, ranking second nationally in total blocks (189.0) and second in the Big 12 in digs (13.81 per set). Aurora Papac and Ptacek anchor the front line with a combined 158 blocks, while libero Ryan White leads the back row with 268 digs, ranking second in the league and 36th nationally at 4.56 per set.
Offensively, Kansas leads the Big 12 in five statistical categories: assists (869), digs (994), kills (931), total attacks (2,470), and blocks (189), while ranking No. 1 nationally in total assists. Grace Nelson has been a steady threat from the service line, pacing the team with 16 aces as Kansas ranks third in the Big 12 in total aces (88).
Kansas continues to hold firm in the national conversation, climbing three spots to No. 15 in this week's AVCA Top 25, marking its sixth consecutive appearance in the poll. The No. 15 ranking ties for the Jayhawks' second-highest mark of the season.
The Big 12 remains one of the most competitive leagues in the country, featuring multiple ranked teams and others receiving votes. Kansas sits in the middle of the conference standings, one win behind a cluster of teams tied for third.
Both matches will stream live on ESPN+, and fans can stay connected with in-game updates by following @KUVolleyball on X (Twitter) or tracking live stats here.
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