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No. 10 Volleyball Reigns Supreme in Battle of the Aggies, 3-1
Sep 05, 2025 | Volleyball
LOGAN, Utah – The No. 10 Texas A&M volleyball team downed Utah State for its fifth-straight win Friday evening at the Estes Center, 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-14, 25-19).
Texas A&M (5-0) put on an offensive clinic in their victory over the Aggies of Utah State (1-3), as they hit .415 percent as a team behind Maddie Waak's 57 assists and had four individuals record 10+ kills. Emily Hellmuth paced the group with a season-high 18, while Logan Lednicky (15), Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (11) and Kyndal Stowers (11) followed behind.
The Maroon & White shot out of a cannon in the opening frame behind Hellmuth's five kills, as they forged a six-point advantage early (10-4). Utah State dug in and fought its way back into the set, as head coach Jamie Morrison gathered his squad (17-16). The hosts continued their streak and narrowly stole the first set, 25-23.
Nothing separated the teams through the midway point in the second frame, as they were tied on 11 occasions to 15-15. The Texas A&M Aggies managed to create a two-point gap late which forced Utah State to huddle, however it wouldn't be enough as Logan Lednicky's three kills in the final five points secured the set (25-21) and knotted the match at one frame all.
Texas A&M kept the momentum on its side of the court, as it kickstarted the third on a 10-7 run. The Maroon & White piled on through five kills, two blocks and a Utah State error to extend their advantage to seven as the hosts burned their second timeout of the frame (18-11). It remained all Texas A&M, closing the set with another impressive 7-3 streak (25-14) to take the lead in the match, 2-1.
Once again holding their rhythm, the Maroon & White made their presence felt with a 6-1 run to start the frame. Utah State battled back within one at the midway point of the frame, but Texas A&M put its foot on the gas once again behind Hellmuth who extended the advantage to four thanks to a pair kills and an ace (20-16). The hosts wouldn't get close, as the Maroon & White closed the set (25-19) and match, 3-1.
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Emily Hellmuth – 18
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – .556
Assists – Maddie Waak – 57
Aces – Morgan Perkins – 2
Digs – Ava Underwood – 13
Blocks – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – 7
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White close their road stint with a trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as they face SMU (Sept. 11) and TCU (Sept. 12).
FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
Texas A&M (5-0) put on an offensive clinic in their victory over the Aggies of Utah State (1-3), as they hit .415 percent as a team behind Maddie Waak's 57 assists and had four individuals record 10+ kills. Emily Hellmuth paced the group with a season-high 18, while Logan Lednicky (15), Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (11) and Kyndal Stowers (11) followed behind.
The Maroon & White shot out of a cannon in the opening frame behind Hellmuth's five kills, as they forged a six-point advantage early (10-4). Utah State dug in and fought its way back into the set, as head coach Jamie Morrison gathered his squad (17-16). The hosts continued their streak and narrowly stole the first set, 25-23.
Nothing separated the teams through the midway point in the second frame, as they were tied on 11 occasions to 15-15. The Texas A&M Aggies managed to create a two-point gap late which forced Utah State to huddle, however it wouldn't be enough as Logan Lednicky's three kills in the final five points secured the set (25-21) and knotted the match at one frame all.
Texas A&M kept the momentum on its side of the court, as it kickstarted the third on a 10-7 run. The Maroon & White piled on through five kills, two blocks and a Utah State error to extend their advantage to seven as the hosts burned their second timeout of the frame (18-11). It remained all Texas A&M, closing the set with another impressive 7-3 streak (25-14) to take the lead in the match, 2-1.
Once again holding their rhythm, the Maroon & White made their presence felt with a 6-1 run to start the frame. Utah State battled back within one at the midway point of the frame, but Texas A&M put its foot on the gas once again behind Hellmuth who extended the advantage to four thanks to a pair kills and an ace (20-16). The hosts wouldn't get close, as the Maroon & White closed the set (25-19) and match, 3-1.
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Emily Hellmuth – 18
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – .556
Assists – Maddie Waak – 57
Aces – Morgan Perkins – 2
Digs – Ava Underwood – 13
Blocks – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – 7
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White close their road stint with a trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as they face SMU (Sept. 11) and TCU (Sept. 12).
FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
Team Stats
AM
USU
Kills
67
46
Errors
16
19
Attempts
123
123
Hitting %
.415
.220
Points
86.0
58.0
Assists
63
41
Aces
7
5
Blocks
12
7
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
18
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
15
Aces
1
Blocks
6
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
7
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
4
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