No. 22 Western Kentucky battled to a five-set volleyball upset at No. 17 Rice on Sunday, extending the Lady Toppers’ win streak to 22 straight matches.
In a match that saw 38 ties and 13 lead changes, WKU prevailed as four Lady Toppers turned in double-digit kill performances and three players recorded double-digit digs.
“When we were up 2-0, I walked in our huddle and said, ‘I fully anticipate this going five,’ ” WKU coach Travis Hudson said in a news release. “You know what Rice is, you know they’re so talented. Seeing them in person, they’re even better than I thought they were.