Morgan Gaerte Is Playing Like Her Old Self and the SEC Just Got a Problem

Kentucky volleyball just straight up swept LSU 3-0 on Friday night, coming off a tough loss and showing everyone that this squad still knows how to bounce back. Remember that grit from last year’s national championship game run? Yeah, they still got it, even with some new faces on the court.

Gaerte’s Resurgence and DeLeye’s Usual Dominance

Okay, let’s talk about Morgan Gaerte because she is absolutely electric. She put up 15 kills in this match, and get this, a .500 hit percentage! That’s just wild, especially since she’s finally starting to look like she did before that injury. She’s officially back, baby, and that changes everything for this Kentucky offense. And then there’s Brooklyn DeLeye, doing what she always does, leading the charge with another 15 kills. What a duo! Behind them, Kassie O’Brien was the engine, racking up 34 assists to set up those monster hits. This offense is clicking big time right now.

Defense Stepping Up When It Counts

You know what else stood out? The defense was absolutely locked in. Lizzie Carr was a brick wall, leading the team with 7 blocks. But get this, Gaerte and DeLeye weren’t just tearing it up offensively; they each chipped in with 4 blocks apiece! Talk about being all over the court. And holding down the backline were Molly Tuozzo and Trinity Ward, picking up 12 and 11 digs respectively. That kind of all-around effort is exactly what you need when you’re aiming for something big. This win pushes Kentucky to a solid 12-3 on the season, with a killer 4-1 record in SEC play. They’re not messing around.

How about that for a bounce back, huh? Next up for the Wildcats is another home game this Sunday against Ole Miss. You know they’ll be looking to ignite another winning streak, one that they hope will carry them all the way back to the national championship game. Get ready, because this team is on a mission.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.