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Defense holds strong as WKU sweeps UAB

Western Kentucky held Alabama-Birmingham to a .009 hitting percentage Friday night to sweep the Blazers 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-18) in Birmingham, Ala.

The Lady Toppers (20-2 overall, 6-0 Conference USA) have now won 16 straight matches overall. WKU also recorded its 31st straight C-USA win with the victory against the Blazers (9-13, 3-4).

Taylor Dellinger was the Lady Tops' top offensive player Friday night, tallying nine kills at a .444 attacking clip. Alyssa Cavanaugh (.231 hitting percentage) also notched nine kills.

Jessica Lucas recorded a team-best 21 assists. Sydney Engle led the defense with nine digs, with Emma Kowalkowski adding eight.