Sept. 27, 2005

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BAYLOR (9-5, 1-2 Big 12) vs.
No. 7 Missouri (10-0, 3-0)
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Ferrell Center - 7 p.m.

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Baylor faces its toughest week of the season as they return home to host No. 7 Missouri Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Ferrell Center, before hitting the road to face No. 1 Nebraska Saturday in Lincoln.

The Bears are looking to get back on track after dropping three of their last four matches, including a sweep at the hands of No. 24 Kansas last Saturday in Lawrence. The Tigers are undefeated this year, winning their first 10 matches, and dropping only one game in the process. Missouri has defeated four ranked teams this season.

Baylor is led by junior outside hitter and captain Nicole LeBlanc, who is averaging a team-best 3.94 kills per game and is second on the team with 2.86 digs per game. Missouri is paced by All-American setter Lindsey Hunter, who is averaging a Big 12-best 15.03 assists per game and Jessica Vander Kooi, who leads the team with 3.97 kills per game.

Missouri leads the all-time series against Baylor, 10-8, and have won the last six meetings. Baylor holds a 5-4 advantage in Waco, but were swept in the last meeting at the Ferrell Center Nov. 20, 2004.

The Bears face Nebraska at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Nebraska Coliseum, followed by a mid-week road trip to Colorado Wednesday. Baylor is then home for three straight against Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas State.