Adams Eclipses 1,000 Career Kills, TU Falls to RV IU Kokomo

UPLAND, Ind. – Amanda Adams compiled 20 kills on Friday night, pushing her career total past the 1,000-kill milestone. The TU squad (1-2) came up short in a 25-21, 23-25, 25-14, 26-24 defeat to RV IU Kokomo (1-0).

Adams reached the 1,000-kill mark on her first kill of the match, becoming the 22nd member of the Taylor 1,000-kill club. The senior was the first Trojan to hit the milestone since Becca Gerig in 2017.

The outside hitter posted her second-consecutive 20-kill outing, while leading Taylor in the second set win with six kills. Adams gave an all-around effort on the night, collecting nine digs and two aces.

A close-knit first set got away from the Trojans, as the Cougars went on a 7-3 rally to cap off the set. Grace Isaacs led the attack for TU with four kills and a .517 hitting percentage.

Taylor utilized a 9-2 run to create separation in the second set. A late surge from the visitors was snuffed out when Isaacs slammed a kill to give TU a 25-23 game two win.

The Purple and Gold continued to show resilience in the fourth set, overcoming a 24-21 deficit to push the game past 25 points. Unfortunately, IUK bounced back with two-straight points to close out the match.

TU setter Kacy Bragg distributed 46 assists in back-to-back contests, while averaging 11.5 assists per set on Friday. The sophomore also offered double digit digs for the first time this season with 15.

In the back row, two more Trojans picked up at least 10 digs on Friday, Erin Peugh with 13 and Karli Ware with 11.

Isaacs put together an efficient performance with 16 kills and a team-high .419 hitting percentage. Chelsea Hurt made an impact in the middle as well, landing a career-high nine kills.

The Trojans will continue its four-game homestand on Saturday, returning to Crossroads League action against No. 1 Marian (0-0) at 2:00 pm.