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Robins Shines Against Former Team, But TCU Falls to Louisville
6 Sep
Summary
- No. 18 TCU volleyball lost to No. 6 Louisville in a 3-0 sweep.
- Reese Robins, a former Louisville player, led TCU with 12 kills.
- TCU volleyball faces No. 14 Purdue next in a challenging road trip.
No. 18 TCU volleyball faced a significant challenge on Friday, falling to No. 6 Louisville in a 3-0 sweep at L&N Federal Credit Union Arena. The loss brings TCU's season record to 2-2.
Despite the defeat, senior opposite Reese Robins delivered a strong performance against her former team, leading TCU with 12 kills on a .647 hitting percentage. Robins, who previously helped Louisville reach the national championship match, was a bright spot for the Horned Frogs.
Evan Hendrix added 10 kills, extending her double-digit streak, while freshman Kinsley Young posted a career-high eight kills. TCU fought closely in the first and third sets, with scores of 25-23 and 27-25 respectively, but Louisville's superior hitting percentage (.412 to TCU's .299) secured the match victory.
The Horned Frogs will continue their challenging early-season schedule as they travel to face No. 14 Purdue on Sunday at noon CT.
