Kentucky volleyball’s season didn’t end because of one bad stretch or a single missed opportunity. It ended because Texas A&M controlled the two areas that define championship volleyball: the space above the net and the emotional rhythm of the match.
Early on, Kentucky showed exactly why it belonged on this stage. The Wildcats opened in rhythm, attacking creatively from the 10-foot line, winning extended rallies, and exploiting an Aggie block that wasn’t yet pressing over the net. The Wildcats’ offense was confident, fluid, and varied, the version of this team that had torn through the NCAA Tournament.