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Colorado State volleyball likes its NCAA tournament matchup with No. 24 Kentucky

Jenny Sparks / Loveland Reporter-Herald)

FORT COLLINS — We'll see.

Tom Hilbert said that a lot when he met with the media this week, as the Colorado State volleyball coach had no problem singing the praises of NCAA Tournament opponent No. 24 Kentucky. But he could also put his own squad in high regard, too.

Both teams possess athletic lineups, and each can be physical in their own right. Yes, the Wildcats out of the Southeastern Conference are ranked higher, but the Rams can do some damage, too.

"I think if we can block effectively against their athletes, then we just have to play volleyball and we'll be fine," Hilbert said on the meeting that takes place Friday at 6 p.