Baylor volleyball defeats UCF 3-1 in Big 12 home opener

No. 21 Baylor volleyball secured its first Big 12 conference win of the season with a 3-1 victory over UCF at the Ferrell Center. Baylor controlled the first two sets, winning 25-16 in each, before UCF rallied to take a competitive third set 27-25. The Bears closed out the match in the fourth set with a 25-22 win.

Ksenia Rakhmanchik led the Bears with 21 kills and 24.5 points, while Nadiya Johnson contributed 15 kills. Isabela Haggard recorded 43 assists. Baylor finished the match with a .376 hitting percentage.

Head coach Ryan McGuyre noted the team's significant home-court advantage, highlighting a disparity between the team's 14-2 home record and their 6-11 record in away matches since the start of last season. McGuyre credited the Baylor crowd for creating an uncomfortable environment for opposing teams.