Oct. 31, 2015 Box Score
THE RUNDOWN
LAWRENCE, Kansas - Baylor volleyball (14-9, 2-7 Big 12) couldn't find an answer for the explosive KU attack, bested by the 10th-ranked Jayhawks (21-1, 9-1 Big 12) in three, 25-15, 25-9, 25-16, in the Horejsi Family Athletics Center.
The Bears couldn't get into an offensive rhythm, hitting under .200 (.133) for the second consecutive match.
Despite a 5-4 advantage in team blocks, a relentless attack from KU managed to overwhelm the Baylor defensive front, posting 49 kills to BU's 23.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tola Itiola had a match-high 5 blocks, including three consecutive with Andie Malloy.
- Katie Staiger led BU with 7 kills.
- Amy Rosenbaum had a team-high 11 assists.
- Jana Brusek posted 11 digs for the Bears.
STAT OF THE DAY
9 - the number of points scored by BU in the second set, the first time the Bears have been held to single-digits in a set since Oct. 24, 2012, also in Lawrence to the Jayhawks.
WHAT'S NEXT
Baylor flies to Lubbock to face Texas Tech in the United Supermarkets Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
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