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Allen Fieldhouse hosts the Kansas and Kansas State volleyball teams for a match on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas volleyball’s Olivia Hasbrook, Matt Ulmer, and Taylor Stanley (left to right) field a question from the media following the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook addresses the media following the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley addresses the media following the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer addresses the media following the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team joins fans in singing the alma mater after the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team huddles during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team runs out onto the court to celebrate during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell tips the ball over the net during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Avery Poulton sends the ball over the net during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Cristin Cline sets the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Aisha Aiono spikes the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson goes for a kill during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson goes up to attack the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Kenzie Dean receives a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley winds up to serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley gets the ball past Kansas State blockers during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson digs a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Reese Messer sends the ball over the net during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson follows through after spiking the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell digs a serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team huddles around head coach Matt Ulmer during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Fans wave a flag during the Kansas volleyball match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer calls out to his team during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Kenzie Dean goes up for a kill during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson reaches out for the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook sets the ball to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook prepares to serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook dives to save a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Kenzie Dean listens in a huddle during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Reese Messer sets the ball to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Taylor Stanley goes up to attempt an attack during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell gets low for a dig during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Reese Ptacek looks to get the ball through the block of Kansas State’s Skylar Brady during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Reese Messer sets the ball to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook reaches down to attempt a dig during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates on the court during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Aisha Aiono (24) and junior Kenzie Dean attempt to block a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell sets the ball to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Logan Bell digs a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Reese Messer (3) and Reese Ptacek go up for a block during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Grace Nelson tips a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Olivia Hasbrook (6) and freshman Taylor Stanley prepare for a serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team celebrates a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Reese Messer prepares to serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team huddles at the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Jaeli Rutledge and junior Olivia Hasbrook laugh during introductions prior to the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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The Kansas volleyball team stands for the national anthem prior to the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Cristin Cline (left) and sophomore Logan Bell share a smile prior to the Jayhawks’ match against Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.