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The Wildcats huddle in a circle after scoring a point. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Volleyball wraps up season after WAC Semifinals

November 23, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The women’s volleyball team hosted the Western Athletic Conference Tournament at Moody Coliseum Thursday through Saturday. The Wildcats advanced to the semifinals before falling to Utah Valley 3-0. The team concluded their season with a 13-17 overall record and a 6-7 mark at home.

Avery Thaler, sophomore middle blocker from Fairfield, dives to save the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rachel Koss, junior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, serves the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Hannah Gonzalez, junior middle blocker from Lucas, and Hadlee Welch, freshman pin hitter from Lubbock, block the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Abby Christian, junior defensive specialist from Kansas City, Missouri, jumps to serve the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Aubrey Beaver, junior outside hitter from Murrieta, California, prepares for a dig. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Wildcats huddle in a circle after scoring a point. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Brennan Ramirez, redshirt freshman libero from Waxahachie, prepares to serve the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Wildcats listen to their coach during a timeout. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rachel Koss, junior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, reads her opponent before receiving the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

The Wildcats jump to block the ball at the net. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Annaleise Sevier, sophomore outside hitter from Aubrey, spikes the ball to score a point. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Hannah Gonzalez, junior middle blocker from Lucas, and Ashli Edmiston, senior outside hitter from Wilsonville, Oregon, celebrate after scoring a point. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Head Coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup talks with her team during a timeout. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Annaleise Sevier, sophomore outside hitter from Aubrey, spikes the ball while defending the court. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Fans cheer on the Wildcats by showing their Wildcat pride during the women’s volleyball match. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Avery Thaler, sophomore middle blocker from Fairfield, jumps to block the ball from an opponent. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rachel Koss, junior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, celebrates with her teammates after scoring a point. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Wildcats huddle before the start of the match. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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  • Gallery: MBB defeats former conference foe New Mexico State

  • Gallery: Football defeats Lamar in first round of FCS playoffs

  • Gallery: Indian Culture Association hosts annual Golden Gala

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