Wildcats victorious against Colorado

    After a 1-3 loss to Nebraska on Sept. 17, coach Suzie Fritz and members of the K-State volleyball team said they couldn't afford to let their recent inconsistencies continue during conference play — and they got off to a good start Saturday.

    The No. 18 Wildcats (11-2, 1-1 Big 12 Conference) helped their own cause over the weekend with a dominating 3-0 win over Colorado (7-4, 1-1) Saturday night at Ahearn Field House.
    K-State swept the Buffaloes by scores of 25-15, 25-16 and 25-19.

    Fueled by strong defensive play, the Wildcats held their opponent to a .200 total hitting percentage, including a .103 mark in the second game.
    In addition, the team combined for six blocks and six service aces on the night, including two aces by senior outside hitter Jenny Jantsch, who moved into 10th place on K-State's all-time leader board. 
    Senior middle blocker Megan Farr and senior outside hitter Rita Liliom led all Wildcat scorers with 11 and 10 kills, respectively.
    Liliom averages 4.27 kills per set and has tallied at least 10 in every match this season.
    Colorado's Amber Sutherland led the Buffaloes with 10. 
    K-State opens its road conference schedule Wednesday when the Wildcats head to College Station, Texas, to take on Texas A&M.
    Competition is set to start at 6:30 p.m. at G. Rollie White Coliseum.