No. 2 Seed Volleyball Sweeps Vanderbilt, Advances to SEC Semifinals

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No. 2 Seed Volleyball Sweeps Vanderbilt, Advances to SEC Semifinals

The Texas A&M volleyball team, ranked as the No. 2 seed, achieved a convincing victory against No. 15 Vanderbilt, winning 3-0 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. The match took place at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, and the set scores were 25-21, 25-21, and 27-25.

Key Highlights from the Match

The Aggies improved their season record to 23-3.
This victory marked their 23rd win, the team’s highest since 2019.
Texas A&M hit over .300 in all four of their recent matches.
Maddie Waak set a postseason record with 40 assists, equaling the program’s record for assists in a three-set match.

Set Summaries

The match began with a tight contest. The score was tied seven times before Texas A&M pulled ahead 12-9. Vanderbilt fought back to equalize at 15, but the Aggies responded with a 6-1 run, forcing Vanderbilt to use two timeouts. Logan Lednicky’s kill secured the first set for Texas A&M.

The second set mirrored the first, with the teams tied at 6. Vanderbilt momentarily led 13-11, but Texas A&M regained control with a 4-1 run. A combination of kills and an ace by Kyndal Stowers solidified the Aggies’ lead, culminating in another 25-21 set win.

The final set was fiercely contested. Both teams were tied at 10 before Texas A&M surged ahead 15-12. Although Vanderbilt rallied to bring the score to 24-24, the Aggies fought back to score the final three points, winning 27-25.

Player Performances

Logan Lednicky led the Aggies with 14 kills.
Ifenna Cos-Okpalla recorded a hitting percentage of .421.
Ava Underwood contributed with 12 digs, showcasing strong defensive play.
Cos-Okpalla also made significant contributions with 4 blocks.

Upcoming Matches

With this victory, Texas A&M has advanced to the semifinals where they will compete against the No. 3 seed Texas. The match is scheduled for the following evening, set to begin shortly after 5 p.m.

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