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Hannah Gonzalez, junior middle blocker from Lucas, jumps into the air preparing to spike the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Volleyball takes 3–1 win over Missouri State during Wildcat Classic

August 31, 2025 by Daniel Curd

Volleyball defeated Missouri State 3–1 on Friday night to open the 2025 Wildcat Classic during Alumni Weekend at Moody Coliseum.  On Saturday, the team fell in a five-set battle against Incarnate Word and dropped their final match of the weekend to Oklahoma in straight sets. The team will host Northwestern State on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Moody Coliseum.

Hannah Gonzalez, junior middle blocker from Lucas, jumps into the air preparing to spike the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Izabelle Larson, junior outside hitter/defensive specialist from San Jose, California, jumps into the air to serve the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Abby Christian, junior defensive specialist from Kansas City, Missouri, passes the ball to a teammate. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Hannah Gonzalez, junior middle blocker from Lucas, and Rachel Koss, junior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, jump in the air to block a spike. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Teammates cheer from the slidelines after a successful rally. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees fill Moody Coliseum for the volleyball matchup against Missouri State. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Team members celebrate after a successful rally. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Hannah Gonzalez, junior middle blocker from Lucas, jumps into the air to spike the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Alexis Strong, junior outside hitter from Louisville, Kentucky, spikes the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Brennan Ramirez, redshirt freshman libero from Waxahachie, jumps in the air to serve the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Head Coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup and Assistant Coach Chris Alstrup watch the rally from the sidelines. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Alexis Strong, junior outside hitter from Louisville, Kentucky, and Hannah Gonzalez, junior middle blocker from Lucas, jump up to block a spike. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The team comes in for a huddle between rallies. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Volleyball, Missouri State, Missouri State Volleyball, Volleyball, women's volleyball

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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