Junior opposite hitter delivers 15 kills and a .500 hitting percentage as Wildcats sweep LSU, highlighting her return to form following an eye injury.
LEXINGTON, Ky. | Morgan Gaerte delivered one of her most efficient performances of the season Friday night, recording 15 kills and hitting .500 as Kentucky swept LSU at Historic Memorial Coliseum.
The junior opposite hitter committed just two errors on 26 attacks while adding eight digs and four block assists, providing a spark for the Wildcats after an eye injury interrupted her season.
Gaerte, who transferred from Notre Dame during the offseason, has been adjusting to a new position after previously playing outside hitter. Her transition gained momentum in September when she recorded 20 kills against nationally ranked Louisville and followed with a season-high 21 against previously unbeaten Vanderbilt.
An injury sustained during practice before Kentucky's matchup with then-No. 7 Texas temporarily halted that progress. Gaerte missed matches against Texas and Auburn before returning against No. 7 Florida wearing protective eyewear.
She struggled to regain her rhythm against the Gators, finishing with 11 kills and eight errors while hitting .088.
Friday's performance against LSU told a different story.



