By: Mark Wasik
Kennesaw State (9-11, 3-5 CUSA) vs Western Kentucky (14-6, 8-0 CUSA)
Bowling Green, Ky. | E.A. Diddle Arena
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KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State Volleyball takes on the Conference USA leaders this weekend, as the Owls face first-place Western Kentucky in Bowling Green on Friday and Saturday. Friday's first game starts at 7 pm, while the second is slated for a 2 pm start on Saturday. Both games will be streamed live on ESPN+.
- Kennesaw State enters the weekend after dropping a pair of five-set matches to Missouri State at home.
- The Owls rallied to force a fifth set in Friday's match before taking a 2-0 lead in Saturday's contest, only to see the Bears win the final three sets.
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Haley Patterson posted her second double-double of the season Friday with 18 kills and 20 digs.
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Olivia Burrage totaled 35 kills and 10 blocks over the weekend, highlighted by a career-high 20 kills on .643 hitting Saturday.
- KSU recorded 70 or more kills in consecutive matches for the first time since September 2022, posting 72 on Friday and 73 on Saturday.
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