Kentucky Wildcats volleyball recap and results vs Cal Poly

The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team is on the the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament after a dominant 3-0 win over Cal Poly on Thursday. They move on to face Creighton, who won their match earlier in the day.

It was a true team effort by Kentucky in this one. Lizzie Carr was the star of the game, though. She led the team with 11 kills, and also led them with 6 blocks. Her hit percentage was an impressive .667, topped only by Kennedy Washington who had 7 kills and a .700 hit percentage.

They’re not alone, though. Of course, Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson were heavily involved with 8 and 9 kills respectively. Kassie O’Brien was terrific again as well, posting 31 assists and 3 blocks.

Big Blue Nation turned out to support the team once again, and they’ll get to celebrate a win. It’s Kentucky’s 25th consecutive victory, and they move on to the Elite Eight. Go Wildcats.

Kentucky closes it out to win 3-0

The Wildcats absolutely dominated set three. They finish it off 25-7 with a Kennedy Washington kill.

Jordyn Dailey block

It’s 19-5 Kentucky as they continue to dominate the third set.

Lizzie Carr gets her tenth kill

Carr is having a career day. Her tenth kill gets the Cats a 15-4 lead.

Highlight: Kentucky makes the lead ten

Cal Poly calls timeout

Kentucky has dominated the third set. They’re on a 8-0 run and lead 13-3.

Kentucky on a 6-0 run

Kassie O’Brien got a block, and then a couple of errors have extended the lead. It’s 11-3 now.

Trinity Ward ace

Cal Poly calls an early timeout after Ward makes it 8-3 Kentucky.

Kennedy Washington again

Washington gets another kill. It’s 6-3 Wildcats in set three.

Kennedy Washington hot in set three

She has a block, and now has a kill to give Kentucky a 4-1 lead.

Brooklyn DeLeye opens up set three

A DeLeye kill gives the Wildcats the first point in the third set. An ace from Molly Tuozzo follows making it 2-0.

Kentucky takes set two, 25-19

Just like set one, the second set ends on an ace. This time it was Molly Tuozzo, who gives Kentucky a 2-0 match lead.

Jordyn Dailey gets a kill

Dailey gets her first point. It’s set point for the Cats.

Highlight: Eva Hudson gets up for a kill

Eva Hudson is heating up

Hudson skies again for a kill. Kentucky leads 21-16.

Lizzie Carr is 7-for-7

Carr is having a huge match so far. Kentucky leads 20-14.

Kassie O’Brien block

The freshman continues to shine. She gets a block here to make it 19-14 Kentucky. Cal Poly calls a timeout.

Eva Hudson smashes another one

Cal Poly tied it at 12, but the Wildcats scored three straight and lead 15-12 at the timeout.

Cal Poly cuts the lead to one

They score back to back points. It’s 12-11 Kentucky.

Eva Hudson kill

It’s 10-7 Kentucky after Hudson gets up high to crush one.

Kentucky takes a 7-5 lead with a 5-0 run

Lizzie Carr spearheaded a big run for the Wildcats, putting Kentucky in front.

Lizzie Carr is having a big match

Carr got points on back to back plays, getting her sixth kill and then a block. Kentucky ties it at 5.

Cal Poly red hot in set two

They lead 5-2 as Kentucky has been a little out of sorts.

Cal Poly opens up set two

The first point goes the other way, and they lead 2-0.

Trinity Ward ace ends set one

The first set is in the books. Kentucky takes set one 25-18, and leads the match 1-0.

Eva Hudson block

Kentucky’s lead has grown to 23-17 now.

Kennedy Washington gets in on the action

Kentucky stretches the lead to 21-17 and Cal Poly calls their second timeout.

Highlight: Lizzie Carr crushes one

Lizzie Carr is on fire

Another kill from Carr, her fifth, puts Kentucky ahead 17-13 and Cal Poly calls timeout.

Kentucky leads at the timeout

The Wildcats have continued to lead so far. However, Cal Poly has stayed close. It’s 15-12 in set one.

Cal Poly closes the gap with a block

It’s 3-11 after a nice block of the Brooklyn DeLeye kill attempt.

Asia Thigpen gets her first kill

Kentucky leads 12-8 after Thigpen crushes one down the line.

Lizzie Carr hot early

Carr has two points in the early part of set one, and the Cats are up 8-6.

Eva Hudson smashes one cross court

It’s her first point of the match and gives Kentucky a 6-3 lead in the first set.

Cal Poly with 2 straight points

They narrow the game to 4-3 with the Cats still in the lead.

Brooklyn DeLeye makes it 2-0

The Wildcats strike first as DeLeye takes advantage of a mis-hit by Cal Poly.

Start time for Kentucky volleyball

The Wildcats will advance to the Elite Eight with a win.

Kentucky vs Cal Poly moved to 3:50

The Wildcats match will start at 3:50 P.M. ET on ESPN2.

How to watch Kentucky vs Cal Poly today

TV Channel: ESPN2

Livestream: Fubo (Free trial available)

When to watch Kentucky vs Cal Poly

Date: Thursday, Dec. 11

Time: 3:30 P.M. ET