Baylor volleyball has high hopes for the near future after its freshman trio helped lead the team back to the postseason for the 10th consecutive time despite road struggles.
Author: Jeffrey Cohen
Jeffrey Cohen
Jeffrey Cohen is a broadcast journalism major from Houston. He is a sports writer for the Lariat and a play-by-play director for the Lariat Radio. He enjoys watching his favorite sports teams and having a good time with the fellas. His goal is to be a play-by-play broadcaster.
Baylor has continued to build up its connection with Central Texas high school football with the signing of receivers London Smith and Davion Peters. The bond between the Bears and the surrounding region has garnered support from coaches, players and communities.
No. 6 seed Baylor volleyball mounted a third-set comeback to regain momentum after No. 3 seed Purdue dominated the first two sets. The Bears’ rhythm was short-lived as the Boilermakers won the match 3-1, eliminating Baylor from the NCAA Tournament.
Freshman outside hitter Ksenia Rakhmanchik set a season-high with 32 kills in No. 6 Baylor volleyball’s first-round NCAA Tournament win over Arkansas State. Rakhmanchik continued her recent tear following a 28-kill performance in the regular season finale.
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Making the NCAA Tournament has become the standard for Baylor volleyball. They’ve cherished the opportunity to compete for a national championship.
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Baylor collapsed in the fourth quarter of its 41-17 loss to Arizona, despite a tightly-contested first three quarters. The Wildcats rattled off 27 unanswered points off three Baylor turnovers.
In a tearful final match at the Ferrell Center for a group of five seniors, it was a freshman trio that showcased the future for No. 23 Baylor volleyball.
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