Kansas volleyball finished the Rebel Challenge against tournament host UNLV, falling to the Rebels in four sets in Cox Pavilion.

After UNLV won the first set 25-23, Kansas returned the favor by winning the second set by the same margin thanks to seniors Ashley Smith and Zoe Hill recording the final 2 points when the game was tied at 23-23.

UNLV responded by taking the next two sets (25-23, 25-19) to win the match.

Kansas finished with three players with double-figure kills, led by Smith’s 14. Rachel Langs logged 12 kills on the day, while Hill claimed 11. Allie Nelson finished with a team-best 19 digs and Sara Nielsen topped 40 assists for the third time this season with 41.

Kansas begins conference play against Baylor at 1 p.m. Saturday in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.