There were times when the Wildcats looked dead in the water. Even though the Kentucky volleyball team had not lost a match in the SEC all season, they were on the ropes in their final test, the SEC Tournament Title against Texas.
In the second set, the Wildcats let a late lead slip away. Facing elimination, Kentucky trailed 23-19 in the third set. Craig Skinner called a timeout. The ESPN sideline reporter noted that she saw something different from the Wildcats when they exited the huddle. The message Skinner sent to his team was simple.