Utah Swept Kansas State in Three Sets
The Utes secured a dominant victory over Kansas State in front of 3,003 fans at the Morgan Family Arena.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Volleyball
Utah defeated Kansas State in straight sets on October 3, 2026, finishing with scores of 25-20, 25-15, and 25-23. The Utes dominated the match with a .412 hitting percentage compared to Kansas State’s .211.
Why it matters
This victory marks the first time Kansas State has been swept this season, causing their record to fall to 9-3 overall and 1-3 in conference play. The result highlights the offensive efficiency gap between the two teams during the match.
Utah recorded 45 total kills during the match while holding Kansas State to just 33, led by Addison Massey’s 13 kills for the Wildcats. Kamryn Gibadlo paced Utah’s offense with 11 kills and contributed 6 service aces.
The players
Addison Massey
She is a key offensive contributor for Kansas State who recorded 13 kills in the match.
Kamryn Gibadlo
She is an outside hitter for Utah who finished the match with 11 kills and 6 service aces.
Devyn Wiest
She is an active player for the Utah volleyball team who recorded 11 kills against Kansas State.
The details
Utah utilized a decisive 15-point scoring run during the second set to cement their control over the match. Although Kansas State successfully fought off five match points in the third set, they eventually fell 25-23 to end the contest.
Timeline
The match took place on October 3, 2026.
Kansas State will play Iowa State on October 9, 2026.
Kansas State faces Colorado on October 11, 2026.
Kansas State hosts Kansas on October 15, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This loss complicates the early conference path for Kansas State as they drift further from the top of the standings. Conversely, the victory elevates Utah to a 3-1 conference record, positioning them more favorably as the season progresses.
Kansas State now moves forward with a 1-3 conference record, creating urgent pressure for their upcoming three-match stretch. Utah’s balanced attack and high efficiency hitting metrics indicate they will be a significant factor in future conference seeding scenarios.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent offensive pressure is essential for teams looking to secure wins in high-stakes conference play. Fans should note how hitting percentages above .400 often correlate with straight-set victories in competitive collegiate volleyball.
What happens next
Kansas State is scheduled to play Iowa State on October 9, 2026, followed by a match against Colorado on October 11, 2026, and a home game against Kansas on October 15, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the current conference standings, visit the Manhattan Volleyball section.
