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Breanna Box, graduate middle blocker from Wichita Falls, bumps the ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)

Gallery: Volleyball smashes Southern Utah in Pink Match

October 7, 2023 by Anna Owens

The Wildcats played against the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds on Thursday, walking away with a victory, 3-0. The game lasted for 3 sets, concluding with 26-24, 25-19, 25-19. Many attendees dressed up in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness month, including Head Coach Alstrup. The team faces off against Utah Tech at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Madeline Guffy, junior setter from Krum, sets the ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Breanna Box, graduate middle blocker from Wichita Falls, and Alexis Strong, freshman outside hitter/right side from Louisville, Kentucky, defend against a spike. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Breanna Box, graduate middle blocker from Wichita Falls, bumps the ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)

Sara Carrizales, sophomore libero/defensive specialist from Arlington, and Abby Christian, freshman libero/defensive specialist from Kansas City, Missouri, high five each other. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Emily Mekelburg, sophomore outside hitter from Arlington, Washington, bumps ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Andie Sheppard, senior outside hitter/defensive specialist from Midland, spikes the ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)

Sara Carrizales, sophomore libero/defensive specialist from Arlington, prepares to serve the ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Madeline Guffy, junior setter from Krum, sets the ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Head Volleyball Coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup leads the team in a timeout. (Photo by Anna Owens)

Players celebrate score. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Madeline Guffy, junior setter from Krum, sets the ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)
Bryley Steinhilber, junior outside hitter/right from Kennedale, spikes ball. (Photo by Anna Owens)

Braden Bossier, senior middle blocker from Fairfield, and Madeline Guffy, junior setter from Krum, defends against spike. (Photo by Anna Owens)
The team puts their hands in for the next play. (Photo by Anna Owens)
The Pom Squad strikes a final pose. (Photo by Anna Owens)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Volleyball, Southern Utah, Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Volleyball

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  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

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