Wednesday, October 8
Bryan-College Station
6:00 PM
Texas A&M
12-3,4-1SEC
1
vs
3
Kentucky
11-2,4-0SEC
1
2
3
4
F
Kentucky
21
25
25
27
3
Texas A&M
25
22
15
25
1
No. 9 Aggies Drop Four-Set Battle to No. 3 Kentucky
Oct 08, 2025 | Volleyball
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 9 Texas A&M volleyball team fell to No. 3 Kentucky in a four-set battle Wednesday evening at Reed Arena, 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-15, 27-25).
The Aggies (12-3, 4-1 SEC) unbeaten streak came to an end versus the Wildcats (11-2, 4-0 SEC) in a top 10 SEC showdown. A&M got off to a hot start behind Logan Lednicky's seven first set kills to take the opener. Kentucky responded taking back-to-back frames, and in a fourth set that went into extras the visitors prevailed to take the match, 3-1.
Texas A&M opened the match on the front foot behind Ifenna Cos-Okpalla at the service line, as she helped forge a three-point advantage early (5-2). Both teams settled into the contest, as the gap remained close at the midway point, 15-13. The Maroon & White were able to extend the lead courtesy of three-straight kills from Lednicky, forcing the first called timeout from the Wildcats, 21-17. The visitors pushed late, however Morgan Perkins sealed the opener with her third kill of the game, 25-20.
Kentucky came out as the aggressor in the second, creating a three-point gap as head coach Jamie Morrison huddled up his squad (12-9). The Wildcats held their momentum throughout the frame, and despite the Maroon & White defending four set points they took the second set (25-22) and tied the match, 1-1.
The visitors held their rhythm to start the third, pushing out to a four-point lead as they hit double digits (10-6). Kentucky continued to expand its lead, as coach Morrison called timeout (16-9). The visitors kept building and took the frame (25-15) and lead in the match, 2-1.
Texas A&M came out and put its foot down in the fourth, opening up a three-point advantage at the first break in the set, 15-12. The teams began trading blows, as they found level late (20-20). The Wildcats appeared to score their 21st point, but a successful challenge from coach Morrison flipped the call and momentum, as the Maroon & White strung together a 3-1 run forcing a Kentucky timeout, 23-21. The frame was forced into extras, and it was the visitors who broke the deadlock to take the set (27-25) and match, 3-1.
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Logan Lednicky – 21
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Logan Lednicky – .220
Assists – Maddie Waak – 47
Aces – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – 2
Digs – Ava Underwood – 17
Blocks – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – 3
COACH'S QUOTES
Head coach Jamie Morrison on today's match…
"I want them to learn from it. I told them at the end of the third, if we go down fighting and swinging and doing the things we normally do, I'll be okay, so I'm okay right now because they did that."
Coach Morrison on the 12thMan…
"I think the thing that excites me is that it's not just the number of people in the seats but the level of excitement that's happening in our gym. Theres nothing like the 12thMan. I'm so appreciative of the way that people are coming out and showing up again and again and the way that they they're coming out to be vocal and impacting matches"
PLAYER'S QUOTES
Senior libero Ava Underwood on team expectations…
"We are not the underestimated team anymore. Teams are going to come out and play their best against us. I think we just have to go in, prove that and expect competition every single day that we walk into the gym."
Senior opposite hitter Logan Lednicky on her message to the 12thMan…
"Keep showing up. We are so appreciative. Win or lose, y'all are here for us night in and night out. We seriously cannot thank the 12thMan enough for the atmosphere they've created. They are so into it and just constantly showing up for us."
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White return to the road Sunday, as they head to Starkville for a battle with the Bulldogs starting at 2 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 (12-3, 4-1 SEC) unbeaten streak came to an end versus the Wildcats (11-2, 4-0 SEC) in a top 10 SEC showdown. A&M got off to a hot start behind Logan Lednicky's seven first set kills to take the opener. Kentucky responded taking back-to-back frames, and in a fourth set that went into extras the visitors prevailed to take the match, 3-1.
Texas A&M opened the match on the front foot behind Ifenna Cos-Okpalla at the service line, as she helped forge a three-point advantage early (5-2). Both teams settled into the contest, as the gap remained close at the midway point, 15-13. The Maroon & White were able to extend the lead courtesy of three-straight kills from Lednicky, forcing the first called timeout from the Wildcats, 21-17. The visitors pushed late, however Morgan Perkins sealed the opener with her third kill of the game, 25-20.
Kentucky came out as the aggressor in the second, creating a three-point gap as head coach Jamie Morrison huddled up his squad (12-9). The Wildcats held their momentum throughout the frame, and despite the Maroon & White defending four set points they took the second set (25-22) and tied the match, 1-1.
The visitors held their rhythm to start the third, pushing out to a four-point lead as they hit double digits (10-6). Kentucky continued to expand its lead, as coach Morrison called timeout (16-9). The visitors kept building and took the frame (25-15) and lead in the match, 2-1.
Texas A&M came out and put its foot down in the fourth, opening up a three-point advantage at the first break in the set, 15-12. The teams began trading blows, as they found level late (20-20). The Wildcats appeared to score their 21st point, but a successful challenge from coach Morrison flipped the call and momentum, as the Maroon & White strung together a 3-1 run forcing a Kentucky timeout, 23-21. The frame was forced into extras, and it was the visitors who broke the deadlock to take the set (27-25) and match, 3-1.
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Logan Lednicky – 21
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Logan Lednicky – .220
Assists – Maddie Waak – 47
Aces – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – 2
Digs – Ava Underwood – 17
Blocks – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – 3
COACH'S QUOTES
Head coach Jamie Morrison on today's match…
"I want them to learn from it. I told them at the end of the third, if we go down fighting and swinging and doing the things we normally do, I'll be okay, so I'm okay right now because they did that."
Coach Morrison on the 12thMan…
"I think the thing that excites me is that it's not just the number of people in the seats but the level of excitement that's happening in our gym. Theres nothing like the 12thMan. I'm so appreciative of the way that people are coming out and showing up again and again and the way that they they're coming out to be vocal and impacting matches"
PLAYER'S QUOTES
Senior libero Ava Underwood on team expectations…
"We are not the underestimated team anymore. Teams are going to come out and play their best against us. I think we just have to go in, prove that and expect competition every single day that we walk into the gym."
Senior opposite hitter Logan Lednicky on her message to the 12thMan…
"Keep showing up. We are so appreciative. Win or lose, y'all are here for us night in and night out. We seriously cannot thank the 12thMan enough for the atmosphere they've created. They are so into it and just constantly showing up for us."
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White return to the road Sunday, as they head to Starkville for a battle with the Bulldogs starting at 2 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.
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Team Stats
UK
AM
Kills
63
54
Errors
17
22
Attempts
157
156
Hitting %
.293
.205
Points
70.0
63.0
Assists
54
50
Aces
1
4
Blocks
6
5
Game Leaders
Kills
21
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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