Melanie Parra was unstoppable on Friday, racking up 33 kills in a big win for No. 25 TCU.
It was a tightly contested match throughout. Both teams traded points in the first set and found themselves locked at 12. TCU went toearly and often as the senior picked up a flurry of kills in the early going. The Frogs popped off a 8-1 run highlighted by stellar play from. Known for her defense, Sylvester provided a bit of offense with a pair of kills. The Bruins brought it within six, but Parra closed the deal with three straight kills.
UCLA did a much better job in the middle of set two as they built a 18-16 lead. The Frogs struggled in their sets and the attack errors helped the Bruins grow their lead. A TCU attack error and a service ace knotted the match up at one. However, this kill from Parra in set two was one of the more impressive shots you'll see.settled in as she picked up a few kills early. But once again, the offense ran through Parra as she picked up 12 kills to give her 29 through three sets.
Parra was on an absolute tear on Friday. The reigning National Player of the Week overwhelmed the Bruins' defense with her high velocity shots. She finished with 33 kills, one shy of her career best. She has recorded 20 or more kills in five of the six matches played this season. Kelley and Gibson each finished with 10 kills.It was another terrific non-conference win for the 25th ranked team in the country. It's their second win against a Big 10 opponent this season.
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