On November 10, 2014, freshman Anni Thomasson exploded for 30 kills and 22 digs in UK’s five-set victory over LSU. She became what is believed to be the first freshman in program history and just the second in UK history to tally 30 or more kills and 20 or more digs in a single match. Thomasson is the first Wildcat to notch 30 kills since Sarah Spinner’s 36 in 2004 and the 30-kill, 20-dig feat hadn’t been accomplished by an SEC player since 2010. For her efforts, the Newark, Ohio, native earned SEC Player of the Week honors.
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