As the Big 12 conference is going on, the anticipation of achieving a higher rank in the tournament can be felt in the air. The participating teams in the tournament are pouring in all efforts to improve their rankings in the tournament. But, as the tournament is known for taking unexpected turns, the ranking gained by the team over time keeps on changing.

Similarly, the recent showdown kept spectators on the edge of their seats as the game featured intense competition. The Iowa State Volleyball team passed with flying colors while adding one more to the winning streak. Team Kansas not only lost the recent match but also the 6-game winning streak.

How did the Iowa State Volleyball Team defeat Kansas?

Kansas started as favorites in the match. But the match took an unexpected turn, and Iowa State’s volleyball team emerged victorious. A recent tweet by the Iowa State Volleyball mentioned, “DOWN GOES NO. 14”. Soon after entering the battle, both teams put their best foot forward. Iowa started off by winning the first set. However, Kansas came back brilliantly to claim the second and third sets. However, they ultimately failed to convert it to a win.

After putting up a tough fight, Kansas had to let go of the fourth set, 25-23. The last set saw the Cyclones doing justice to their name, as they clinched it with a formidable 15-3. The Kansas volleyball team not only lost the match 3-2 but also lost their undefeated streak. In the past 6 games, team Kansas has managed to maintain an undefeated streak. 

Notably, the recent win is crucial for Iowa State’s Volleyball team as it not only passed with flying colors but also defeated the top 2 team at the Big 12 conference. While Kansas has a record of 9-3 wins, Iowa State’s Volleyball team maintains 7-5 wins, marking 7 wins and 5 losses in the past 12 matches.  

Comparing team Cyclones and Kansas

Team Cyclone features exceptional players in the Big 12 Conference, including Nayelo Gonzales, with 33 kills and a .329 hitting percentage in the past few matches. In addition to this, she is also aiming to clinch first in the conference to earn the Rookie of the Week honor in the Big 12 conference this season. 

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On the other hand, Kansas has been ranked among the top 25 teams all season, whereas it is ranked at the No. 14 position. Along with its remarkable position, team Kansas also features a well-performing team. Reaghan Cooper, on the plate of team Kansas, leads the team with overall 246 kills in the season and a .355 hitting percentage. 

Both the teams are performing well in the championship, yet they need to re-strategize their game to elevate their ranks. In the upcoming matches, Iowa State will be hitting to meet a pair of ranked opponents in the upcoming week. First, they will be facing off No. 3 ranking team Texas on Wednesday and No.22 ranking Houston on Friday. Will Iowa State be able to make an undefeated streak? 

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