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Kansas senior Aisha Aiono celebrates a block during the Jayhawks' match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates their sweep of Utah following the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Aisha Aiono, Reese Messer, and Taylor Stanley (left to right) meet on the court during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson looks to get the ball past Utah defenders during the Jayhawks’ match on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell (left) and freshman Taylor Stanley high-five during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas Volleyball team breaks down a huddle during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell works through her serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook goes to serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley (left) and senior Aisha Aiono look to block the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson connects with the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell passes to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook looks to return the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley taps the ball over the net during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell watches the play at the net during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell digs a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team talks things over during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas Volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley (left) and senior Aisha Aiono go to high-five during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook (left) and freshman Taylor Stanley celebrate during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer speaks with his team during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer challenges a call during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell (center) watches in the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson looks to send the ball over the net during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson (right) receives the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley goes up to attack the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley serves the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Avery Poulton gets the ball past a defender during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team watches its introduction video prior to the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas volleyball’s Avery Poulton, Taylor Stanley, and Aisha Aiono (left to right) hold signs prior to the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook drops down for a dig during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Aisha Aiono (front) and freshman Taylor Stanley high-five after scoring a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley goes up for a kill during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell works through her serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson digs a serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Aisha Aiono goes up for a kill during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Reese Messer sets the ball to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Aisha Aiono records a block during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Reese Messer serves the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell digs a serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Utah on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.