KNOXVILLE – The Texas A&M volleyball team fell in a four-set battle to Tennessee Sunday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena, 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-15, 27-25).
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In a battle of offense versus defense, A&M (15-7, 6-6 SEC) came up short versus Lady Vols (13-9, 6-6 SEC) in four sets. Logan Lednicky's season-high 27 kills spearheaded the teams' 65 on the day, but Tennessee's 16 blocks and overall efficiency sealed the win.
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The Aggies came out of the gate firing to lead by five, forcing a Tennessee timeout (12-7). The Lady Vols fought their way back to knot the match at 17. Back-and-forth volleyball ensued, as the teams found level on three-more occasions to 21. A&M struck its 22nd point as Tennessee called its final timeout, but the momentum continued as the Maroon & White tacked on three-straight to take the opener, 25-21.
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The teams traded points to start the second, as they were level at the midway point (15-15). The Lady Vols strung together a four-point streak as head coach Jamie Morrison huddled his team up, 19-15. Tennessee held its rhythm and despite fending off three set points, the Lady Vols won the frame (25-21) and leveled the match, 1-1.
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Tennessee carried its momentum into the third, pushing out to an early lead (15-6). The Lady Vols' streak continued, as they claimed the frame (25-15) and lead in the match, 2-1.
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A&M needed a spark and got it from Lednicky, as the junior ripped off five kills in the early stages of the set as the Aggies led by four (8-4). The Lady Vols battled back to knot the match at 24. A&M survived a pair of match points as the frame went to extras, but Tennessee snatched the set (27-25) and match, 3-1.
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STAT LEADERS
Kills – Logan Lednicky – 27
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – .421
Assists – Maddie Waak – 45
Aces – Emily Hellmuth – 3
Digs – Emily Hellmuth – 14
Blocks – Morgan Perkins – 3
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UP NEXT
The Maroon & White conclude their road stint at Oklahoma Wednesday, Nov. 13, with first serve set for 7 p.m.
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FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
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In a battle of offense versus defense, A&M (15-7, 6-6 SEC) came up short versus Lady Vols (13-9, 6-6 SEC) in four sets. Logan Lednicky's season-high 27 kills spearheaded the teams' 65 on the day, but Tennessee's 16 blocks and overall efficiency sealed the win.
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The Aggies came out of the gate firing to lead by five, forcing a Tennessee timeout (12-7). The Lady Vols fought their way back to knot the match at 17. Back-and-forth volleyball ensued, as the teams found level on three-more occasions to 21. A&M struck its 22nd point as Tennessee called its final timeout, but the momentum continued as the Maroon & White tacked on three-straight to take the opener, 25-21.
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The teams traded points to start the second, as they were level at the midway point (15-15). The Lady Vols strung together a four-point streak as head coach Jamie Morrison huddled his team up, 19-15. Tennessee held its rhythm and despite fending off three set points, the Lady Vols won the frame (25-21) and leveled the match, 1-1.
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Tennessee carried its momentum into the third, pushing out to an early lead (15-6). The Lady Vols' streak continued, as they claimed the frame (25-15) and lead in the match, 2-1.
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A&M needed a spark and got it from Lednicky, as the junior ripped off five kills in the early stages of the set as the Aggies led by four (8-4). The Lady Vols battled back to knot the match at 24. A&M survived a pair of match points as the frame went to extras, but Tennessee snatched the set (27-25) and match, 3-1.
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STAT LEADERS
Kills – Logan Lednicky – 27
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – .421
Assists – Maddie Waak – 45
Aces – Emily Hellmuth – 3
Digs – Emily Hellmuth – 14
Blocks – Morgan Perkins – 3
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UP NEXT
The Maroon & White conclude their road stint at Oklahoma Wednesday, Nov. 13, with first serve set for 7 p.m.
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FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.