No. 9 Volleyball Hosts No. 3 Kentucky in Top 10 Matchup

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 9 Texas A&M Volleyball team returns to Reed Arena to host No. 3 Kentucky in the first top 10 home matchup in program history Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.
 
The Maroon & White return to Aggieland following a straight-set victory over Alabama in Tuscaloosa, claiming their seventh-straight win and fourth victory in conference play. The Aggies controlled the match from start to finish, as the team efficiency differed by a staggering .307 percent with Texas A&M hitting .366 and the Crimson Tide .059.
 
Ifenna Cos-Okpalla continued to separate herself among the league's middle blockers, as she achieved a new career-high five aces to go with her six kills and four blocks. The senior's performance over the week ensured her back-to-back SEC Player and Defensive Player of the Week honors after tallying 14 blocks, 13 kills and seven aces versus South Carolina and Alabama.
 
A pair of pins stood out for the Aggies, as both Emily Hellmuth and Logan Lednicky recorded double-digit kills while both hitting at season-high efficiency. Hellmuth tallied 12 kills at .421, while Lednicky logged 11 at .429.
 
The Matchups
Wednesday's contest between Texas A&M and Kentucky will be the first top-10 match at Reed Arena and the 27th all-time meeting between the teams. The Wildcats hold a 16-10 advantage in the series, however the Maroon & White have fared well at home where the ledger is tied 6-6.
 
Kentucky has claimed the last three battles between the teams, including last year's contest in Lexington. The Aggies last defeated Kentucky in 2022, securing a sweep on their home court.
 
The two programs enter Friday's meeting with unblemished starts in league play, as the Aggies are tied for top of the SEC at 4-0, while the Wildcats are right behind at 3-0.
 
Milestone Tracker
Maddie Waak is four assists away from reaching 3,000 in her career.
 
Logan Lednicky is nine kills shy of 1,400.
 
Ifenna Cos-Okpalla is just five kills from 500 in her career.
 
Kyndal Stowers sits eight digs from 250 in her career.
 
Streaming & Stats
Fans can watch the match versus Alabama on the SEC Network or follow stats for the contest on 12thman.com.
 
Tickets
Tickets for the match are available on 12thmanfoundation.com.
 
Promotions
Maroon Out T-Shirt Giveaway: Maroon Out shirts available for the first 2,000 fans available at all entries.
 
Monster Block Foam Sticks Giveaway: 2,000 Monster Block foam sticks to be handed out at all entries to all fans.
 
Junior Aggie Club Match: JAC members can claim a FREE ticket in advance to the match.
 
12thMan Rewards: 100 Points (Double Point Event)
 
Volleyball Cooler Bag Punch Card: Check in to (2) of the (7) home SEC matches through 12th Man Rewards to complete this season's Aggie Volleyball Punch Card and receive an exclusive Texas A&M Volleyball cooler bag.
 
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