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Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson, left, and middle blocker Aisha Aiono slap hands during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas players exchange high fives after a victory over Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas celebrates its victory against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas celebrates during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

photo by: Sarah Buchanan/Special to the Journal-World

Kansas celebrates during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Taylor Stanley rises for an attack during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Taylor Stanley attacks during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Taylor Stanley attacks during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas setter Reese Messer serves during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas celebrates a point during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Grace Nelson attacks during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas coach Matt Ulmer talks to his team during a match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas pin hitter Logan Bell attacks against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas celebrates a point against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas setter Reese Messer makes a pass against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas and Grand Canyon volleyball teams stand for the national anthem ahead of the match on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Fans enter the Kansas volleyball match against Grand Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Lawrence.