Kentucky Volleyball Crowd Helps Overcome In Home Opener

Key Details Of The Match

Opponents : No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats vs. No. 10 SMU Mustangs.Score: 3-1 (26-28, 25-22, 25-18, 25-23).

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Location: Historic Memorial Coliseum.

Outcome: A home-opening win for the Cats, which also marked the Mustangs first loss of the season.

Standout Performances

Kentucky: Eva Hudson, Brooklyn DeLeye, and Kassie O’Brien were key contributors to the Wildcats’ comeback win.

DeLeye had 22 kills as she hit .318 with Hudson hitting over .300’s with 16 kills. UK as a team hit .336 for the match led by Kassie O’Brien, who dished out for 49 assists. Asia Thigpen also contributed 10 kills as well.

SMU: Despite the loss, Jadyn Livings had a career-high 26 kills, and Christa Wilburn added 12 kills.

The End Of My Kentucky Volleyball Rant

The victory gave the No. 3-ranked Wildcats their fourth win of the season and improved their record to 4-2. It was a statement win after a loss to Pittsburgh earlier in the week, showing the team’s ability to bounce back. The match was a top-10 showdown, highlighting the strength of both teams and drawing a significant crowd.

The 2025 Bluegrass Battle this weekend wraps up Sunday with No. 10 SMU playing No. 14 Purdue at 11 a.m. ET and No. 3 Kentucky playing Houston at 2 p.m. ET. The UK vs. Houston match will be shown live on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.

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