Florez dispatches career-high 30 assists in sweep
Iowa State swept Kansas State in straight sets 25-20, 25-15, 25-18 on Friday night at Hilton Coliseum. Nayeli Gonzalez recorded a match-high 14 kills while hitting .500 to power the Cyclones (10-6, 4-1 Big 12). Gonzalez landed her first six attack attempts cleanly without a miss to secure her seventh consecutive match with double-digit kills. […]
Nayeli Gonzalez delivered a stellar performance, recording 14 kills and a .500 hitting percentage to lead Iowa State to a dominant 25-20, 25-15, 25-18 victory over Kansas State. Freshman setter Ella Florez played a pivotal role, directing the Cyclone offense with a career-high 30 assists and adding nine digs. Libero Rachel Van Gorp contributed 15 digs, anchoring Iowa State's backline.
Iowa State's defense was equally impressive, holding Kansas State to a .114 hitting percentage and securing team advantages in total blocks, digs, and service aces. The Cyclones showcased their dominance in the first set, pushing ahead 20-15 after Kansas State pulled even at 9-9. In the second set, Iowa State maintained control, holding the Wildcats scoreless through the first three points and capitalizing on Kansas State's errors.
The final set saw Iowa State secure the victory with a 25-18 win, solidifying their sweep of Kansas State. The win marked Iowa State's third consecutive match above .300, while Kansas State struggled with a .114 hitting percentage. A crowd of 2,334 witnessed the Cyclones' 1-hour and 27-minute win.
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