By the Numbers

19-The current RPI ranking of the Kansas State Wildcats.

15-The number of Kansas State wins in 2014.

10-The jersey number of ISU leader Victoria Hurtt, who re-emerged in Iowa State’s first Big 12 win versus West Virginia on Oct. 4 with a season-high 20 kills.

4-The number of times Iowa State has taken on a ranked opponent this season.

4 again-The number of times Iowa State has lost to a ranked opponent this season.

2-The number of losses Kansas State has suffered in 2014.

2 again-The number of losses Iowa State has suffered in its first three Big 12 matches.

1– The number of conference wins sophomore Suzanne Horner said it took to revitalize Iowa State’s confidence and put them back on track physically and mentally to make a run.

0– The number of sets Iowa State won at Kansas State last season, as well as the number of sets Kansas State won at Hilton in 2013.

Sometimes Numbers Do Lie

Based on record and ranking, Kansas State looks to be the superior team. The match is being held in Manhattan, Kansas, which appears to favor the Wildcats as well.

Last season, however, the teams split their two matches as each won in a 3-0 sweep on their home courts.

The match would bode better for the Cyclones were it held in Hilton Coliseum, but junior Mackenzie Bigbee said the team is fired up and hungry after proving itself against a talented West Virginia squad.

ISU volleyball coach Christy Johnson-LynchCQ added that with the youthful talent present on her team, anything can happen.

First serve is set for 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 8.