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Alexis Strong, junior outside hitter from Louisville, Kentucky, spikes the ball past two opposing blockers. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: Volleyball drops five-set match to Tarleton

October 20, 2025 by Steven Infante

Volleyball fell 3–2 to Tarleton State on Saturday afternoon at Moody Coliseum. Freshman Hadlee Welch led the way for the Wildcats with a career-high 17 kills, while Avery Thaler added a personal-best seven blocks. ACU will now hit the road for a three-match trip, starting Thursday at Utah Tech in St. George, Utah.

Hadlee Welch, freshman outside hitter from Lubbock, spikes the ball past a defender. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Aubrey Beaver, junior outside hitter from Murrieta, California, pushes the ball over the net after a difficult save. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Aubrey Beaver, junior outside hitter from Murrieta, California, defends against an opposing spike. (Photo by Steven Infante)

The team celebrates after a successful rally. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Alexis Strong, junior outside hitter from Louisville, Kentucky, spikes the ball past two opposing blockers. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Hadlee Welch, freshman outside hitter from Lubbock, prepares to receive a floater from the opposing team. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Abby Christian, junior defensive specialist from Kansas City, Missouri, tosses the ball into the air to serve. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Avery Thaler, sophomore middle blocker from Fairfield, prepares to serve the ball to the opposing team. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Rachel Koss, junior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, sets the ball for her team. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Hadlee Welch, freshman outside hitter from Lubbock, spikes the ball down against a defender. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Hadlee Welch, freshman outside hitter from Lubbock, sets the ball into the air after a teammate’s defensive play. (Photo by Steven Infante)
The team cheers after an incredible play. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Hadlee Welch, freshman pin hitter from Lubbock, reaches to save the ball from dropping. (Photo by Steven Infante)

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