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Kansas players celebrate after beating South Dakota State 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas players celebrate after beating South Dakota State 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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A view of Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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A view of Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

photo by: Parker I. Johnson/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas players celebrate after beating South Dakota State 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

photo by: Parker I. Johnson/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas players celebrate after beating South Dakota State 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

photo by: Parker I. Johnson/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer is pictured on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive specialist Olivia Hasbrook (6) sets the ball on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas plays defense on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Grace Nelson (1) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Reese Ptacek (10) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer talks to his team on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Taylor Stanley (23) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive specialist Olivia Hasbrook (6) and Kansas teammates celebrate after scoring a point on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive specialist Olivia Hasbrook (6) celebrates after scoring a point on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive specialist Olivia Hasbrook (6) celebrates after scoring a point on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive specialist Olivia Hasbrook (6) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer is pictured on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer gives a thumbs up on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Grace Nelson (1) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) is pictured on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Taylor Stanley (23) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Taylor Stanley (23) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Aisha Aiono (24) attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Aisha Aiono (24) attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Grace Nelson (1) digs the ball on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas setter Reese Messer (3) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas setter Reese Messer (3) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) acknowledges a teammate on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive specialist Olivia Hasbrook (6) calls out on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Grace Nelson (1) looks to pass on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Taylor Stanley (23) hits the ball over on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Taylor Stanley (23) hits the ball over on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) tips the ball on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) tips the ball on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Reese Ptacek (10) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Taylor Stanley (23) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer gives instructions on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas players group together after scoring a point on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Ryan Sadler (5) hits the ball on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Ryan Sadler (5) attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas middle blocker Reese Ptacek (10) attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas huddles on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive specialist Olivia Hasbrook (6) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) waits on defense on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Grace Nelson (1) attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

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Kansas outside hitter Logan Bell (25) serves on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.