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Izabelle Larson, senior outside hitter/defensive specialist from San Jose, California, hits the ball onto Texas Tech’s court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Volleyball caps spring season with home matches

April 22, 2026 by Daniel Curd and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Volleyball wrapped up its spring season with matches against UTPB and Texas Tech on Saturday, finishing the day 6-2. The Wildcats went 4-0 against UTPB and split 2-2 with Texas Tech at home. ACU opened its spring slate on March 21 and closed out the season with its final two matchups.

Avery Thaler, junior middle blocker from Fairfield, and Aubrey Beaver, senior outside hitter from Murrieta, California, prepare to receive a serve. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
The team chants to end a huddle. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Aubrey Beaver, senior outside hitter from Murrieta, California, prepares to receive a serve from Texas Tech. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

Members of the volleyball team celebrate on the court between points. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Head coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup directs her players on the court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Hadlee Welch, sophomore right-side hitter from Lubbock, and Hannah Gonzalez, senior middle blocker from Lucas, jump to block an attack at the net. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Rachel Koss, senior setter from Appleton, Wisconsin, prepares to serve toward Texas Tech players. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Annaleise Sevier, junior outside hitter from Aubrey, spikes the ball over the net. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Izabelle Larson, senior outside hitter/defensive specialist from San Jose, California, hits the ball onto Texas Tech’s court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Hannah Gonzalez, senior middle blocker from Lucas, hits the ball over the net. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Izabelle Larson, senior outside hitter/defensive specialist from San Jose, California, and Avery Thaler, junior middle blocker from Fairfield, jump to block an attack from Texas Tech’s Taylor Bahnub. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Avery Thaler, junior middle blocker from Fairfield, and Annaleise Sevier, junior outside hitter from Aubrey, jump to block a hit at the net. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Avery Thaler, junior middle blocker from Fairfield, prepares to serve the ball toward Texas Tech. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Members of the volleyball team gather between sets and congratulate each other on the court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Hannah Gonzalez, senior middle blocker from Lucas, hits the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Abby Christian, senior libero/defensive specialist from Kansas City, Missouri, prepares to serve the ball toward Texas Tech. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

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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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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Class of 2026 honored at senior candlelight devo

  • Gallery: Annual Kirk Goodwin Run raises over $38,000

  • Gallery: Baseball unable to hold early lead against Dallas Baptist

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