Oct. 21, 2005

Baylor-Kansas Volleyball Preview
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BAYLOR (11-10, 3-7 Big 12) vs.
Kansas (12-7, 4-6 Big 12)
Saturday, Oct. 22 - 7 p.m.
Ferrell Center - Waco, Texas

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The second half of Big 12 Conference play begins as Baylor hosts Kansas Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Ferrell Center.

The Bears have won two of their last three and are looking to build on Wednesday night's 3-1 victory over Texas A&M, Baylor's first win in College Station since 1992. Kansas has lost four straight, including a four-game setback to Iowa State at home Wednesday, but three teams were ranked in the top 20.

Baylor is led by junior outside hitter Nicole LeBlanc, who is averaging 3.71 kills and 2.90 digs per game. The Bears are led defensively by sophomore libero Kristen Schramek, who averages 3.79 digs per game, and junior middle blocker Desiree Guilliard-Young, who is averaging 1.59 blocks per game.

Kansas is led by senior middle blocker Josi Lima, who is averaging 3.62 kills per game, and Paula Caten, who is averaging 3.24 kills per game. Jamie Mathewson paces the Jayhawks defensively with 3.31 digs per game. Kansas is without one of its stars as Jana Correa, who was averaging 3.60 kills per game, is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Baylor leads the all-time series against Kansas, 13-9, and will look to split the season series with a win tonight. The Jayhawks won this season's previous meeting, 3-0, Sept. 24 in Lawrence. Baylor owns a 7-2 record against Kansas at the Ferrell Center.

The Bears will return to action when they travel to face Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in non-conference action Monday at 7 p.m. in Corpus Christi, Texas.