Nina Cajic’s record setting performance leads Lady Vols to victory

No. 15 Tennessee (6-3) defeated Western Michigan (4-6), 24-26, 25-20, 29-27, 33-31, Thursday at Food City Center.

Nina Cajic, a graduate student and outside hitter for the Lady Vols had a record setting match in the victory.

Cajic recorded 42 kills, breaking a previous record, set by Stephanie Ehlers in 1998 against Washington State. Cajic also became the first player in SEC history to eclipse 40 kills in the 25-point rally scoring era. She also became the second player in NCAA Division I history to record 40-plus kills in a four-set match during that stint.

Cajic, who averaged 10.5 kills per set, recorded 20 kills in the final set. She also totaled 13 digs, four blocks and one assist in the match and posted a .500 hitting percentage