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KU freshman Aurora Papac spreads her arms to hug her teammates after the Jayhawks score a point against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Logan Bell waves to the crowd after the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The KU volleyball team holds hands while doing the Rock Chalk chant after sweeping the match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The KU and Texas Tech volleyball teams shake hands after their match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Grace Nelson throws her arms up after the Jayhawks sweep the match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Aurora Papac saves a ball from going out of play during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU seniors Ryan White (left) and Katie Dalton high-five during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Rhian Swanson looks to get the ball past Texas Tech’s Katelyn Cochran during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Katie Dalton sets a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Reese Ptacek jumps in celebration after a service ace during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU’s Aurora Papac, Rhian Swanson, and Katie Dalton (left to right) chat during a Texas Tech challenge during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The KU volleyball team huddles during a break in the action of its match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU head coach Matt Ulmer speaks to sophomore Grace Nelson during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Rhian Swanson hits the ball over the hands of Texas Tech’s Reagan Engler during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt junior Molly McCarthy passes to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt junior Molly McCarthy gets low to dig a Texas Tech serve during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Grace Nelson goes to strike the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Ryan White (left) and freshman Jovana Zelenovic high-five during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Logan Bell receives a Texas Tech serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic attempts to get the ball past a Texas Tech blocker during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Katie Dalton sets the ball for a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The KU volleyball team hugs while celebrating a point against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshmen Jovana Zelenovic (9) and Aurora Papac block a ball from Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Logan Bell (25) serves in front of the KU bench during the match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Ryan White watches the ball in before passing to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Grace Nelson rises up to attack during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic fires a ball past Texas Tech blockers during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic (9) and sophomore Reese Ptacek attempt to block a Texas Tech spike during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The KU volleyball team smiles and celebrates a point against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Katie Dalton (7) sets the ball for a spike during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Rhian Swanson passes to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Aurora Papac (front) and Jovana Zelenovic go up to block a ball from Texas Tech’s Kenna McKenzie on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Reese Ptacek connects with the ball to send it past Texas Tech blockers on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Reese Ptacek looks to get the ball past Texas Tech’s Katelyn Cochran during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team watches its pregame hype video prior to its match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The KU volleyball team huddles around head coach Matt Ulmer prior to their match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic tips the ball over the Texas Tech defense during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Logan Bell sends the ball over to Texas Tech during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Ryan White prepares to send a serve over to Texas Tech during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU senior Ryan White receives a Texas Tech serve during the Jayhawks’ match on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU’s Rhian Swanson, Aurora Papac, and Jovana Zelenovic (left to right) go to block a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The KU volleyball team comes together to celebrate a point against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU redshirt junior Molly McCarthy dives into the scorer’s table while saving a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Grace Nelson tosses the ball up to serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU sophomore Reese Ptacek gets into position as the Jayhawk serve is sent over to Texas Tech’s Reagan Engler on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The KU pep band plays as the volleyball team warms up prior to their match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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KU freshman Aurora Papac (center) high-fives teammate Jovana Zelenovic during warmups as the Jayhawks wear mental health awareness shirts prior to the match against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.