Wednesday, October 2
Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
Kansas State University
6-8, 1-1Big 12
0
vs
3
Texas Tech
12-5, 2-1Big 12
1
2
3
F
Texas Tech
33
25
25
3
K-State
31
21
20
0
Photo by: Scott D. Weaver / K-State Athletics
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Hill, Red Raiders Hand Wildcats Three-Set Loss
Oct 02, 2019 | Volleyball
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Behind a match-high 21 kills from Emily Hill, Texas Tech handed K-State a three-set defeat in the Wildcats' Big 12 home opener Wednesday night at Ahearn Field House, 31-33, 21-25, 20-25.
K-State (6-8, 1-1 Big 12) was held to season lows in both kills (40) and hitting percentage (.161) in its first three-set loss of the season. The Cats failed to hit over .240 in any set and were held under .200 in two of the match's three sets.
"I think that was a frustrating performance, on our end," head coach Suzie Fritz said after the match. "We've been playing significantly better, and felt like we've been making pretty consistent improvement, frankly, most days up until (tonight).
"There were a lot of inconsistencies, on our side. We had a difficult time gaining any type of momentum throughout the course of the match. I think we are capable of playing significantly better, from start to finish."
Sophomore Gloria Mutiri led the Wildcats with a dozen kills while hitting .229 to go with a pair of block assists. Mutiri recorded five kills on nine swings with one error (.444) in the second set.
"I thought Gloria played well," added Fritz. "I wish we would've been able to get her a few more swings. She was by far our most consistent, offensively."
Hill added 10 digs for a double-double effort for the Red Raiders (12-5, 2-1 Big 12). Hill hit .288 with 11 of her 21 kills coming in the opening set.
The first set marked K-State's longest set of the season, in which the Wildcats overcame an early five-point deficit and later had four set-point opportunities. TTU finished the set on a three-point scoring run and converted on its third set-point attempt with a kill by Karrington Jones. Each side turned in a .127 hitting efficiency, with the Red Raiders holding a 19-16 edge in kills.
In total, the opening set saw 11 lead changes and 13 tie scores. Holly Bonde led the Cats with four kills and 11 digs in Set 1.
Bonde went on to set a career best with a match-high 16 digs.
The Wildcats held a late 18-16 lead in the second set following a 5-1 run, only to see Texas Tech close the frame on a 9-3 burst that included two kills by Hill. Hill finished the set with six more kills while hitting at a .400 clip. Tech hit .375 in Set 2 while K-State managed .233.
The Red Raiders never trailed Set 3 after racing out to a 9-3 advantage. TTU closed out the match on Hill's 21st kill after the Cats fought off two match points. Mutiri and Anna Dixon each contributed four kills in the set.
Dixon finished behind Mutiri with 10 kills while Brynn Carlson and Peyton Williams each ended the night with five.
Redshirt sophomore Jacque Smith registered 10 digs, her ninth match this season reaching double figures.
Megan Vernon led the Wildcats with five total blocks (two solo, three assists) while Mutiri and Williams each had two block assists.
The Wildcats take on No. 1 Baylor on Saturday at Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. First serve is set for 2 p.m. and will stream live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. Rob Voelker will have the call with free, live audio available at K-StateSports.com/watch.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
K-State (6-8, 1-1 Big 12) was held to season lows in both kills (40) and hitting percentage (.161) in its first three-set loss of the season. The Cats failed to hit over .240 in any set and were held under .200 in two of the match's three sets.
"I think that was a frustrating performance, on our end," head coach Suzie Fritz said after the match. "We've been playing significantly better, and felt like we've been making pretty consistent improvement, frankly, most days up until (tonight).
"There were a lot of inconsistencies, on our side. We had a difficult time gaining any type of momentum throughout the course of the match. I think we are capable of playing significantly better, from start to finish."
Sophomore Gloria Mutiri led the Wildcats with a dozen kills while hitting .229 to go with a pair of block assists. Mutiri recorded five kills on nine swings with one error (.444) in the second set.
"I thought Gloria played well," added Fritz. "I wish we would've been able to get her a few more swings. She was by far our most consistent, offensively."
Hill added 10 digs for a double-double effort for the Red Raiders (12-5, 2-1 Big 12). Hill hit .288 with 11 of her 21 kills coming in the opening set.
The first set marked K-State's longest set of the season, in which the Wildcats overcame an early five-point deficit and later had four set-point opportunities. TTU finished the set on a three-point scoring run and converted on its third set-point attempt with a kill by Karrington Jones. Each side turned in a .127 hitting efficiency, with the Red Raiders holding a 19-16 edge in kills.
In total, the opening set saw 11 lead changes and 13 tie scores. Holly Bonde led the Cats with four kills and 11 digs in Set 1.
Bonde went on to set a career best with a match-high 16 digs.
The Wildcats held a late 18-16 lead in the second set following a 5-1 run, only to see Texas Tech close the frame on a 9-3 burst that included two kills by Hill. Hill finished the set with six more kills while hitting at a .400 clip. Tech hit .375 in Set 2 while K-State managed .233.
The Red Raiders never trailed Set 3 after racing out to a 9-3 advantage. TTU closed out the match on Hill's 21st kill after the Cats fought off two match points. Mutiri and Anna Dixon each contributed four kills in the set.
Dixon finished behind Mutiri with 10 kills while Brynn Carlson and Peyton Williams each ended the night with five.
Redshirt sophomore Jacque Smith registered 10 digs, her ninth match this season reaching double figures.
Megan Vernon led the Wildcats with five total blocks (two solo, three assists) while Mutiri and Williams each had two block assists.
The Wildcats take on No. 1 Baylor on Saturday at Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. First serve is set for 2 p.m. and will stream live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. Rob Voelker will have the call with free, live audio available at K-StateSports.com/watch.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- K-State hit .161 as a team (40 kills, 20 errors, 124 attacks).
- Texas Tech turned in a .226 hitting percentage (51 kills, 21 errors, 133 swings).
- The Wildcats 40 kills and .161 hitting percentage marked season lows.
- Mutiri led the Cats with 12 kills.
- Bonde set a career-high with 16 digs with 11 coming in the opening set.
- Dixon added 10 kills.
- Vernon paced the K-State defense with five total blocks (two solo, three assists).
- TTU's Hill recorded a match-high 21 kills to go with 10 digs for a double-double.
- K-State leads the all-time series against Texas Tech 37-14.
- K-State has lost the last four in the series with the Red Raiders.
- The four-match skid to Tech is the longest in the series history.
- The Cats are 21-3 at home all-time vs. TTU.
- The match marked K-State's first three-set match of the season.
- The opening set (33-31) marked the Wildcats' longest set of the season and longest since 2016.
Team Stats
TTU
KSU
Kills
51
40
Errors
21
20
Attempts
133
124
Hitting %
.226
.161
Points
66.0
49.0
Assists
49
39
Aces
6
2
Blocks
9.0
7.0
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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