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Kentucky Sweeps SEC Volleyball Awards, Finishes Undefeated

11/20/2025

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Kentucky Volleyball Triumphs

Kentucky dominated the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Volleyball Awards, finishing the season undefeated at 15-0.
Eva Hudson of Kentucky was named SEC Player of the Year and SEC Newcomer of the Year.
Kassie O’Brien of Kentucky earned SEC Freshman of the Year.
Craig Skinner of Kentucky earned his seventh SEC Coach of the Year award, third consecutive.
The SEC Tournament quarterfinals will be held November 23, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia.

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Maya Sands Shines

Maya Sands, a libero for the University of Missouri volleyball team, earned SEC Libero of the Year for the third consecutive season, the only Mizzou player to win the honor, and led the conference with 490 digs.
Caylen Alexander earned All-Southeastern Conference (All-SEC) second team honors, recording 390 kills and ranking high in service aces.
Mizzou will face the winner of the LSU vs. Ole Miss match on November 22.

History

Historical Context

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) was established in 1932, evolving from the Southern Conference to enhance collegiate athletics in the South. By 2025, it expanded to 16 members, including volleyball powerhouses Kentucky and Missouri. The SEC's commitment to women's sports is evident in its sponsorship of 13 women's sports, reflecting a significant shift towards gender equity in athletics since the introduction of Title IX in 1972.

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Kentucky Volleyball Triumphs

Kentucky dominated the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Volleyball Awards, finishing the season undefeated at 15-0.
Eva Hudson of Kentucky was named SEC Player of the Year and SEC Newcomer of the Year.
Kassie O’Brien of Kentucky earned SEC Freshman of the Year.
Craig Skinner of Kentucky earned his seventh SEC Coach of the Year award, third consecutive.
The SEC Tournament quarterfinals will be held November 23, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia.

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