Kentucky Volleyball Shuts Down Top-6 Wisconsin | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky volleyball exploded onto the scene in 2026, dismantling sixth-ranked Wisconsin in straight sets with a blistering 43-kill performance and elite defense. Brooklyn DeLeye and Morgan Gaerte led the attack with double-digit kills, while Lizzie Carr, Kassie O’Brien, and Gaerte combined for 12 blocks to shut down Wisconsin’s offense. Setter Kassie O’Brien orchestrated the offense with 33 assists, and libero Molly Tuozzo anchored the defense, keeping Wisconsin’s hitting percentage low. This dominant win over last year’s semifinalist sends a clear message: Kentucky is a national title…