If it felt like Kentucky didn’t fully outplay Wisconsin in the Final Four of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament, it’s because the stat sheet said so.
The Wildcats pulled out a thrilling five-set win over the Badgers on Thursday night to advance to Sunday’s national championship, but nothing about it came easy. Kentucky posted just 12 points, a season-low, in the opening set. The ‘Cats trailed 2-1 going into the fourth set and had their backs fully against the wall. Without knowing the outcome, a quick glance at the box score would lead you to believe Wisconsin won this match handily.