KU volleyball, alumni meet

Kansas University’s volleyball team swept three sets from a KU alumni squad, 25-19, 25-21, 25-21, on Saturday at Horejsi Center before coach Ray Bechard mixed the rosters to shake up the fourth set, giving the Blue squad a 25-21 victory.

The six-member alumni team consisted of Brianne Riley, Erin McNorton, Sara McClinton, Catherine Carmichael, Tayler Tolefree and Jaime Mathieu.

Sophomore Kelsie Payne had a match-high 18 kills and four blocks, for KU, and sophomore Madison Rigdon had 11 kills, eight digs and five service aces. Junior Maggie Anderson had 37 assists, and junior Cassie Wait 16 digs.

KU will open the season against Army at the Arkansas Tournament in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Aug. 28-29. The Jayhawks will also face McNeese State and Arkansas.