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Ashli Edmiston, senior outside hitter from Wilsonville, Oregon, hits the ball despite her opponent’s attempt to block. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Volleyball defeats Southern Utah in “Volley for a Cause” match

October 14, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The women’s volleyball team defeated Southern Utah 3–2 on Friday night at Moody Coliseum. The match, themed “Volley for a Cause,” brought fans together in support of charitable initiatives meaningful to the Wildcats and the community. The team will return to Moody on Saturday at 1 p.m. to face Tarleton State.

Abby Christian, junior libero from Kansas City, Missouri, bounces the volleyball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Ashli Edmiston, senior outside hitter from Wilsonville, Oregon, prepares for the opposing team’s serve. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Izabelle Larson, junior outside hitter from San Jose, California, jumps to serve the volleyball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Rachel Koss, junior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, smiles at her teammate after a successful rally. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Abby Christian, junior libero from Kansas City, Missouri, serves the volleyball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Players huddle to encourage each other after scoring a point. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Brennan Ramirez, redshirt freshman libero from Waxahachie, prepares to serve the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Aubrey Beaver, junior outside hitter from Murrieta, California, stands ready at the net for the next rally. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rachel Koss, junior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, receives feedback from her coach. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Ashli Edmiston, senior outside hitter from Wilsonville, Oregon, hits the ball despite her opponent’s attempt to block. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Brennan Ramirez, redshirt freshman libero from Waxahachie, serves the volleyball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Izabelle Larson, junior outside hitter from San Jose, California, prepares to serve the ball during a successful rally. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup, head coach of women’s volleyball, talks to her players from the sideline. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Ashley Henderson, senior journalism major from Queen Creek, Arizona, interviews Ashli Edmiston, senior outside hitter from Wilsonville, Oregon. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Players and coaches pray together after the win. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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