<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0jlLiX_0wEm237I00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0jlLiX_0wEm237I00" width="1200" height="800" ></figure>WKU volleyball kept their foot on the gas in conference play this weekend as they swept Louisiana Tech in two games to improve to 10-0 in conference play.GAME ONETo begin set one Louisiana Tech jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead before the Hilltoppers were able to gain control. The Bulldogs and Hilltoppers traded points back and forth before the Hilltoppers jumped to a 19-16 lead which ultimately led to WKU winning set one 25-18.WKU came out firing in the second set pulling out to a 5-0 lead behind senior outside hitter Kaylee Cox. The Bulldogs closed the gap to make it a 10-7. Despite Louisiana Tech closing the gap the swings from WKU were too much for Techs defense and WKU took set two 25-14.Much like in the first set the Bulldogs and Hilltoppers traded points before WKU was able to pull away late in the set making it a 23-17 lead. The Hilltoppers put the set and match away after two back-to-back aces from Cox made it 25-17.GAME TWOThe first set was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than three. WKU looked to get something going with the set tied 17-17, and Kenadee Coyle led the charge as the Hilltoppers scored eight out of the next 11 points. The Hilltoppers jumped out to a big lead in the second set and never looked back, dominating with a 25-10 win. Louisiana Tech only trailed 6-4 early, but the Hilltoppers dominated by out-scoring the Bulldogs 19-6 for the remainder of the match. Louisiana Tech fought back in the final set, leading early 14-13. But the Hilltoppers went on another run with five straight points by Kenadee Coyle to set the tone for the rest of the match. WKU would win 25-19, sweeping Louisiana Tech for the second time on the weekend. Freshman outside hitter Alivia Skidmore had a dominant showing, with 19 kills in the match. Coyle and Cox added on with nine kills. It was a full team effort as defensive specialist Abby Schaefer led the defense with 12 digs. The Hilltoppers will look to continue their 13-game win streak next weekend as they take on the UTEP miners in a doubleheader.Sports Reporter Austin Ricer can be reached at [email protected]Sports Reporter Peyton Reid can be reached at [email protected]</div></body>

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WKU volleyball sweeps LA Tech, improves to 10-0 in conference play

WKU volleyball kept their foot on the gas in conference play this weekend as they swept Louisiana Tech in two games to improve to 10-0 in conference play. To begin set one Louisiana Tech jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead before the Hilltoppers were able to gain control. The Bulldogs and Hilltoppers traded points back and forth before the Hilltoppers jumped to a 19-16 lead which ultimately led to WKU winning set one 25-18.