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Aggies Drop First Match of Season at No. 7 Wisconsin, 3-0
Sep 21, 2024 | Volleyball
MADISON – The Texas A&M volleyball team dropped its first match of the season to No. 7 Wisconsin Saturday evening in the UW Field House, 3-0 (25-18, 30-28, 25-19).
The Aggies (8-1) undefeated run came to an end in a competitive three-set battle with Wisconsin (6-3). A&M went toe-to-toe with the Badgers offensively, recording 44 kills to the Badgers 46. Logan Lednicky led the Maroon & White with a match-high 15 kills on the night while hitting an efficient .353 percent, marking her sixth time this season hitting .350+.
Opening the match with back-and-forth volleyball, the teams were knotted early at five. Wisconsin found some momentum, prompting a timeout from head coach Jamie Morrison (12-6). A&M responded with an 8-5 streak of its own, shrinking the Badgers lead to three and forcing them to burn their first timeout of the set (14-17). Wisconsin regained its rhythm and closed out the opener, 25-18.
The beginning of the second frame once again saw the team's trading points, with the Badgers holding a one-point advantage at the media timeout, 15-14. Wisconsin created some separation; however, a three-point Aggie run knotted the teams at 22. The frame went into extras, and despite a strong battle from the Maroon & white, Wisconsin doubled its lead (30-28), 2-0.
The third was a story of runs, with A&M jumping out early (6-3) followed by an answer from the Badgers as they led at the midway point of the frame, 15-14. Wisconsin created separation, winning the frame (25-19) and match, 3-0.
COACH'S QUOTES
Head coach Jamie Morrison on tonight's match …
"Wisconsin is a great volleyball team and it's a great environment for us to play in. I'm excited about how we played for stretches. Obviously, you're never happy with a loss, but I'm happy with the path we're on."
Morrison on the battle in the second set …
"I think good volleyball teams are able to play for long stretches of time. I thought that second set might have been some of the best volleyball we've played all year. We played big in a big moment when the score was tight in a hostile environment and I'm proud of that."
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Logan Lednicky – 15
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Logan Lednicky – .353
Assists – Maddie Waak - 30
Aces – Morgan Perkins – 2
Digs – Logan Lednicky, Ava Underwood – 8
Blocks – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White return to the UW Field House tomorrow to complete their non-conference schedule, as they face Troy with first serve set for 1 p.m.
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.
The Aggies (8-1) undefeated run came to an end in a competitive three-set battle with Wisconsin (6-3). A&M went toe-to-toe with the Badgers offensively, recording 44 kills to the Badgers 46. Logan Lednicky led the Maroon & White with a match-high 15 kills on the night while hitting an efficient .353 percent, marking her sixth time this season hitting .350+.
Opening the match with back-and-forth volleyball, the teams were knotted early at five. Wisconsin found some momentum, prompting a timeout from head coach Jamie Morrison (12-6). A&M responded with an 8-5 streak of its own, shrinking the Badgers lead to three and forcing them to burn their first timeout of the set (14-17). Wisconsin regained its rhythm and closed out the opener, 25-18.
The beginning of the second frame once again saw the team's trading points, with the Badgers holding a one-point advantage at the media timeout, 15-14. Wisconsin created some separation; however, a three-point Aggie run knotted the teams at 22. The frame went into extras, and despite a strong battle from the Maroon & white, Wisconsin doubled its lead (30-28), 2-0.
The third was a story of runs, with A&M jumping out early (6-3) followed by an answer from the Badgers as they led at the midway point of the frame, 15-14. Wisconsin created separation, winning the frame (25-19) and match, 3-0.
COACH'S QUOTES
Head coach Jamie Morrison on tonight's match …
"Wisconsin is a great volleyball team and it's a great environment for us to play in. I'm excited about how we played for stretches. Obviously, you're never happy with a loss, but I'm happy with the path we're on."
Morrison on the battle in the second set …
"I think good volleyball teams are able to play for long stretches of time. I thought that second set might have been some of the best volleyball we've played all year. We played big in a big moment when the score was tight in a hostile environment and I'm proud of that."
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Logan Lednicky – 15
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Logan Lednicky – .353
Assists – Maddie Waak - 30
Aces – Morgan Perkins – 2
Digs – Logan Lednicky, Ava Underwood – 8
Blocks – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White return to the UW Field House tomorrow to complete their non-conference schedule, as they face Troy with first serve set for 1 p.m.
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.
Team Stats
AM
Wisc
Kills
44
46
Errors
17
10
Attempts
120
103
Hitting %
.225
.350
Points
50.0
57.0
Assists
41
44
Aces
3
3
Blocks
3
8
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballMedia Availability: Jamie Morrison
Monday, December 22
Media Availability: Logan Lednicky
Monday, December 22
Media Availability: Ifenna Cos-Okpalla
Monday, December 22
NCAA Championship Postgame: Morrison, Cos-Okpalla, Lednicky, Stowers
Sunday, December 21
