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No. 1 Baylor volleyball sweeps its way to Sweet 16 for second time in BU history

By Matthew Soderberg | Sports Writer

No. 1 Baylor volleyball finished off the first weekend of NCAA tournament play undefeated Saturday with a sweep (25-23, 25-17, 25-22) over Southern California. The Bears were outhit in the first set but managed to stay in the game and kept the momentum rolling for a three-set win.

Baylor hit above-average in the first frame at .379, but they were outdone handily by the Women of Troy at .469. The Bears saved the set with incredible serving, dishing out five aces. Baylor finished with eight serving aces on the night, led by senior defensive specialist Braya Hunt with two.