Sam Gassaway for The Optimist, Waco — Volleyball faced UTSA during its spring exhibition slate, using the matchup as part of a broader effort to support the program’s upcoming global service trip. The Wildcats are raising funds for their summer trip to Sweden, Denmark and Germany, combining competition with a cause as they prepare for the 2026 season.
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- Abby Christian, senior libber from Kansas City, Missouri, stands awaiting the serve. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Rachel Koss, senior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, celebrates after a successful play. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Hadlee Welch, sophomore pin hitter from Lubbock, spikes the ball over the net. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Brennan Ramirez, redshirt sophomore libero from Waxahachie, lines up for a serve. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Avery Thaler, junior middle blocker from Fairfield, shows frustration after losing a point. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Aubrey Beaver, senior outside hitter from Murrieta, California, hits the ball. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Abby Christian, senior libero/defensive specialist from Kansas City, Missouri, sends the ball into the air after a save. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup, head coach, instructs her players during a team huddle. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- The Wildcats come together to celebrate a successful play. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Janice Pressley, assistant coach, talks to players during a timeout. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Courtney Church, redshirt sophomore outside hitter from Driftwood, tips the ball into the block. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Abby Christian, senior libero/defensive specialist from Kansas City, Missouri, and Brennan Ramirez, redshirt sophomore libero from Waxahachie, await the serve. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Izabelle Larson, senior outside hitter/defensive specialist from San Jose, California, jumps in the air to spike the ball. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- The Wildcats listen during a huddle. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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- Becca Siedenburg, senior setter from Wales, Wisconsin, high-fives UTSA after the game. (Photo by Sam Gassaway)
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