The K-State volleyball team is scheduled to meet No. 23 Baylor Saturday night to round off the All-University Homecoming festivities.

Baylor (17-4, 6-4 Big 12 Conference) is coming off a loss to the University of Oklahoma in the fifth set of a close match. The teams went back and forth in set wins, until Oklahoma claimed the match with a 15-12 score.

The Wildcats (8-11, 2-7) picked up another exciting conference victory Wednesday night against the University of Colorado. With strong performances from eight players, including a handful of new records, K-State took Colorado in Boulder, Colo., in four sets. Head coach Suzie Fritz spoke highly of her athletes.

"Alex Muff had a breakthrough for her, which we were excited about," Fritz said. "Kelsey had a really nice night as well. But you don't get to do that unless you are passing really well."

And that is just what junior libero Lauren Mathewson did. On Wednesday night, she earned her 11th entry in the K-State record books with a new position at No. 9 for a career total of 1,000 digs. This may not be the end of her record-breaking. With only 26 more digs needed to claim No. 8, Mathewson, who has recorded over 20 digs in 12 games in her career, could move up the list this season. Coach Fritz was happy with Mathewson's accomplishment.

"That's great," Fritz commented. "That's certainly a well deserved honor for her."

Earlier this season, the Bears defeated the Wildcats in Waco, Texas, in four sets. K-State leads the all-time series 21-6, claiming 15 of the last 18 meetings. K-State also has an impressive home field advantage, winning 12 times and losing only twice against Baylor in Ahearn Field House.

Sophomore libero Allison King will head the back row for Baylor with 321 digs and 13 aces alongside junior defensive specialist Caitlyn Trice, who has recorded 160 digs and 11 aces this season.

Up front, the leading senior outside hitter, Katie Sanders, with a team-high 230 kills for .188 attack percentage, 47 blocks and 218 digs, will work with junior right-side hitter Ashlie Christenson to break Baylor's three-game losing streak.

Multiple players on K-State's side are planning to repeat their performances from their last win against Colorado. Mathewson, fresh off her new record, will add to her 299 digs in hopes of advancing her rank. She will be joined by freshman defensive specialist Caitlyn Donahue, who has had strong showings recently.

Freshman middle blocker Alex Muff will look to replicate her career-high 11 kills in Boulder, Colo., with junior outside hitter Vanessa Murray, who swung for double digits against Colorado and Baylor earlier this season. Senior middle blocker Kelsey Chipman, netting 16 kills for a .696 attack percentage against Colorado, will lead the front row with 194 kills for a .367 attack percentage, 83 blocks and 17 aces.

Coach Fritz said she was unhappy with her team's performance against Baylor earlier this season but was looking forward to a shot at redemption.

"We're excited to have an opportunity to compete against an opponent at the level of Baylor," Fritz said. "They're a very good team. In my mind, they're a legitimate top-25 team."

The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. in Ahearn Field House.