KU volleyball cruises past Texas Tech

? Behind dominant offensive performances from juniors Madison Rigdon and Kelsie Payne, the sixth-ranked Kansas volleyball team swept Texas Tech, 25-15, 25-16, 25-20, on Wednesday at United Supermarkets Arena.

Rigdon and Payne combined for 33 kills and only two errors, leading the Jayhawks (19-2, 8-1 in Big 12) to a .343 hit percentage. Payne completed her sixth double-double with 10 digs while Rigdon added three service aces and three blocks.

Junior setter Ainise Havili, who sat out a few points in KU’s last match after colliding with a teammate, had 39 assists.

Defensively, the Jayhawks held the Red Raiders (10-14, 0-9) to a .064 hit percentage. Senior libero Cassie Wait recorded a team-best 23 digs.

Kansas will face No. 2 Texas at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Horejsi Family Athletics Center.