No. 16 TCU volleyball secured its third consecutive victory on Friday night, sweeping Houston 3-0 inside the Fertitta Center to improve to 18-5 overall and 9-3 in Big 12 play, gofrogs.com reported.
The Horned Frogs controlled the pace with 48 kills on a .286 hitting percentage, adding 55 digs and 11 blocks while holding the Cougars to a .201 clip.
Becca Kelley and Kinsley Young Lead Team to Victory
- Becca Kelley’s standout 18-kill, .341-hitting performance helped lead the team in their victory.
- Kinsley Young’s efficient performance—highlighted by zero attacking errors on 16 swings and 6 blocks—contributed to the team’s success in the middle.
Controlling the Marathon Opening Frame
The opening set tested TCU’s mettle through a marathon battle featuring 18 ties and six lead changes. Houston carved out a 17-14 advantage midway through the frame before the Horned Frogs engineered a methodical response. After trading blows deep into extra points, TCU faced a 29-28 deficit before a crucial stuff block by McMillian and Hendrix leveled the score. Evan Hendrix then hammered down back-to-back kills to clinch a grueling 31-29 victory, where TCU hit .325 with 18 kills.
Houston initially seized momentum in the second set by doubling up TCU at 8-4. However, a service ace from Gibson sparked an immediate 5-0 scoring run that pushed the Horned Frogs ahead 16-10. Despite a late Cougar surge that narrowed the gap to 21-20, TCU slammed the door with four unanswered points, capped by a Rosemary Archer kill to take a 2-0 match lead.
Sealing the Sweep in Set Three
Carrying a two-set advantage into the third frame, TCU established early dominance behind Kelley and Hendrix. The front-row block took over quickly, establishing a 6-3 lead that the Frogs refused to surrender. Leading 16-13, TCU turned up the offensive pressure with another stuff block from McMillian and Gibson followed by consecutive kills from Hendrix. Gibson added a late service ace before Young secured the final two kills, sealing the 25-19 set win and completing the sweep.
| Player | Kills | Hitting Pct. | Digs | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becca Kelley | 18 | .341 | 8 | 2 |
| Evan Hendrix | 17 | – | 8 | 0 |
| Kinsley Young | 9 | .563 | 0 | 6 |
| Rosemary Archer | – | – | 14 | 6 |
While TCU celebrates this dominant road sweep, the team enters a rest period for the remainder of the weekend. The Horned Frogs will return to competition on Friday, Nov. 13, traveling to face Kansas State.
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