The Cyclones’ sweep of the Red Raiders on Saturday read just like any other match for senior outside hitter Carly Jenson. Jenson finished with 14 kills, four digs and two block assists in the victory.

This comes after a 25-kill performance in a road victory against No. 23 Oklahoma. By this point in the season, there is no question that Jenson is the go-to player for the Cyclones (19-4, 10-2 Big 12).

“She’s handled that role beautifully,” said coach Christy Johnson-Lynch. “We used to have her at the other outside position, where you don’t have to carry as heavy a load. Now, were asking her to pass more and get more balls on hits and she’s handled it beautifully.”

Since Jenson has grown into a more of a leadership role during her senior season, the numbers have grown right along with her. Jenson has averaged nearly four kills per set this season.

During her junior season, Jenson averaged three kills per set. She also has upped her hitting percentage from .201 in her junior season to .245 this season.

“I feel comfortable out there this season,” Jenson said. “I feel like I’m old enough and I should take on that kind of weight.”

Jenson put up nine kills in the first set of Saturday’s win against the Red Raiders (15-11, 1-10). By comparison, Texas Tech put up 10 total kills as a team in the opening set.

During the second set, Texas Tech started putting two blockers on Jenson’s attack in an attempt to slow her down, which worked to an extent. Jenson still was able to record five kills in the second set.

“After the first set, I expected them to start sending two at me,” Jenson said. “I think they’re a good blocking team and when they send two blockers at me, it makes it harder for me to get the ball over.”

While Jenson’s performances have been impressive as of late, she has had plenty of help around her. Jamie Straube, Tenisha Matlock and Victoria Hurtt all chipped in with seven kills against Texas Tech.

Straube also recorded four block assists while hitting .312 for the match.

“We have all sorts of weapons,” Jenson said. “If they’re on me, then Jamie and Tenisha are both on. They have a wide open net. When the defense is on the two of them, then I have an open net.”