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FORT WORTH – No. 10 TCU opens a stretch of three consecutive ranked Big 12 matchups, beginning with No. 14 Kansas on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and No. 17 BYU on Su...
Preview: No. 14 Kansas & No. 17 BYU
FORT WORTH – No. 10 TCU opens a stretch of three consecutive ranked Big 12 matchups, beginning with No. 14 Kansas on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and No. 17 BYU on Sunday, Oct. 25.No. 14 Kansas
Wednesday, October 22
Lawrence, Kan.
6 PM
No. 17 BYU
Saturday, October 25
Fort Worth, Texas
1 PM
TCU NOTABLES
• The Frogs' 6-1 record in league play marks their best start since joining the Big 12 Conference.
• Additionally at 16-3, it marks the best record in school history through 19 matches since 2011 (also 16-3).
• TCU is back in the top 10 for the third time this season, checking in at No. 10 in the AVCA/TARAFLEX Coaches Poll.
• The Frogs have won a program record and Big 12-leading six matches against top-25 teams this season. Further, TCU is one of four teams nationally to have at least six victories over ranked opponents.
• TCU volleyball has its sights set on hosting postseason play in Fort Worth for the first time in school history. The Frogs were ranked No. 9 by the NCAA Selection Committee's in-season rankings.
• Sophomores Evan Hendrix and Becca Kelley represent TCU on the watch list for the 2025 AVCA Player of the Year Award, which features 47 student-athletes.
• For the second time this season, Hendrix was tabbed as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after leading the conference with 7.19 points per set.
• Playing on their home court, the Frogs have won 18 straight matches, dating back to last season. TCU is 24-1 in Schollmaier Arena since the start of 2024.
• The Frogs boast eight wins over RPI top-50 teams, tied for the sixth most in the country this season.
SERIES HISTORY
• TCU is 6-20 all-time against Kansas, most recently winning 3-1 in Fort Worth earlier this month.
• The Frogs have only won in Lawrence once in school history — the first meeting between the two programs in 1999 (3-2).
• TCU is 4-14 all-time against BYU.
• Last season, the Frogs won in Provo, handing the Cougars one of their only 14 losses in Smith Fieldhouse in the last 10 seasons.
TWICE AS NICE
• For the second time this season, sophomore outside hitter Evan Hendrix was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 21.
• Hendrix led the Big 12 with 7.19 points per set and 6.63 kills per set on the week. She also ranked second nationally in both categories as well.
• Against Cincinnati (10/15), she totaled 26 kills on a .297 clip and added 12 digs.
• Two days later, Hendrix racked up 27 kills on 76 swings and posted a career-high 23 digs in the win over Kansas State (10/17).
ON CLOUD #9
• TCU has earned the respect of everyone across the nation, including the NCAA Selection Committee, who tabbed the Horned Frogs as the No. 9 team in their in-season ranking.
• The committee considered several criteria to determine their rankings, including strength of schedule, top-10 wins and head-to-head competition.
• The in-season reveal offers fans an early look at potential NCAA tournament seedings ahead of Selection Sunday on Nov. 30.
• TCU is looking to earn a top-16 national seed for the first time in school history and host postseason volleyball in Fort Worth.
IN GOOD COMPANY
• Since 2000, only three players in TCU history have recorded 20+ kills and 20+ digs in the same match.
• Against Kansas State, Evan Hendrix joined elite company as she filled up the stat sheet with 27 kills and a career-high 23 digs.
• She joins Jalyn Gibson (21 kills & 23 digs against No. 18 Minnesota on Sept. 7, 2024) and Melanie Parra (22 kills & 21 digs at Kansas State on Sept. 22, 2023) as the only players to accomplish the feat.
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