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Kansas junior Kenzie Dean attacks during the match against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team and fans stand for the national anthem before their matchup against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team huddles at its match against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley attacks during the match against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley attacks during the match against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Reese Ptacek (10) makes a pass as teammate Reese Messer looks on during the match against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer smiles and applauds during the match against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell digs the ball against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer watches his team play against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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A trio of Kansas players goes up for a block against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Aisha Aiono attempts an attack against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas players celebrate a point against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley attacks against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell digs the ball against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley serves against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson hits the ball over Cincinnati players on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Aisha Aiono spikes the ball against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley and junior Grace Nelson share high fives as their game begins against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team lines up ahead of its matchup against Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, in Lawrence.