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The Kansas Jayhawks move on in the bracket against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

The Kansas Jayhawks move on in the bracket against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

The Jayahwks celebrate moving on after defeating High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas setter Katie Dalton celebrates with middle blocker Aisha Aiono against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas setter Katie Dalton sets the ball to a teammate against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson makes a dig against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Aisha Aiono celebrates a point against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Jovana Zelenovic reaches back for a kill against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson hits the ball down for a point against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer talks with his team during a timeout against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Aisha Aiono and Kansas pin hitter Jovana Zelenovic reach up for a block against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Aisha Aiono celebrates with pin hitter Jovana Zelenovic against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Selena Leban hits the ball over the net against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson bumps the ball to a teammate against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Selena Leban goes to a knee to make a dig against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas setter Katie Dalton celebrates with middle blocker Aisha Aiono against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitter Selena Leban bumps the ball against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer calls out instructions against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson follows through for a kill against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Ellie Schneider reaches up for a block against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Reese Ptacek connects for an attack against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson follows through on an attack against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

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Kansas setter Katie Dalton reaches up for an attack against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitter Selena Leban hits the ball over the net against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson bumps the ball over the net against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitter Selena Leban hits the ball over the net against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitter Selena Leban makes a dig against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas middle blocker Reese Ptacek and pin hitter Selena Leban reach up for a block against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitters Jovana Zelenovic and Grace Nelson celebrate with teammates against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitter Selena Leban makes a dig against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas pin hitter Selena Leban makes contact with the ball against High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Lawrence.