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The UCF Knights volleyball team faced a challenging match against the No. 11 TCU Horned Frogs, resulting in a 3-1 defeat at The Venue. This loss extends UCF’s losing streak, bringing their overall record to 10-6 and 1-4 in the Big 12 conference. Despite an impressive performance from junior Avah Armour, the Knights struggled defensively. The team aims to bounce back in their upcoming matches at home against West Virginia and Arizona.
Orlando, FL – UCF volleyball faced a tough challenge on Thursday night as they fell to the No. 11 TCU Horned Frogs with a match score of 3-1 at The Venue, marking an extension of the Knights’ current losing streak. This defeat brings UCF’s overall record to 10-6 and their Big 12 conference record to 1-4.
In the first set, UCF seemed to be on the right track as they surged to an early advantage. However, the Horned Frogs quickly turned the tide and took the set 25-20. The second set showcased a valiant effort from UCF, pushing the match into extra points. Despite their determination, they fell short, concluding the set with a score of 27-25 in favor of TCU.
UCF finally broke through in the third set, securing a hard-fought win in extended play with a score of 29-27. However, their momentum was short-lived as they faced another setback in the fourth set. Despite a strong performance, UCF was unable to clinch the match, ending the set at 25-22 and handing TCU the victory.
Leading the Knights was junior outside hitter Avah Armour, who had an impressive performance with 18 kills and 11 digs. In addition, sophomores Fallon Stewart and Ella Chapman, along with redshirt sophomore Sasha Cohen, contributed significantly with nine kills each.
While UCF’s offense showed promise, their defense struggled, managing only nine blocks during the match. The Knights did tally a total of 58 digs, but this was not enough to stifle TCU’s scoring capabilities.
The Knights will aim to reverse their fortunes as they prepare for upcoming matches at home against West Virginia and Arizona on October 17. The team will be looking to regain their momentum and improve their conference standing as they advance through the season.
This match against TCU highlights the challenges UCF is currently facing in the intense competition of the Big 12 conference. As they look ahead, the Knights will seek to leverage their strengths and rectify their defensive shortcomings to boost their performance and end their losing streak.
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