Photo Gallery: KU volleyball wins third straight, 3-1 against Iowa State

By Staff Oct 11, 2025

The KU volleyball team celebrates its victory over Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team celebrates after defeating Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson swings to send a spike over to Iowa State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team celebrates during their match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic gets her hands on a spike from Iowa State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU redshirt junior Molly McCarthy watches in an Iowa State ball during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Aurora Papac (front) and redshirt junior Molly McCarthy go to hug while celebrating a point during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson (left) backs up redshirt junior Molly McCarthy as McCarthy receives an Iowa State ball during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team celebrates a point scored during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Katie Dalton reaches out to pass the ball to a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU redshirt junior Molly McCarthy listens to head coach Matt Ulmer during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point on Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Katie Dalton sets the ball for a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Logan Bell drops to the floor to dig an Iowa State ball during the Jayhawks match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Reese Ptacek (10) and freshman Jovana Zelenovic block a spike from Iowa State’s Maya Duckworth during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Ryan White goes through her routine before serving the ball to Iowa State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Aurora Papac looks to the scoreboard as the Jayhawks switch sides of the court during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic gets into position during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomores Reese Ptacek (10) and Grace Nelson attempt to block an attack from Iowa State’s Faith DeRonde during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Logan Bell (left) and sophomore Grace Nelson wait for an Iowa State serve during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Ryan White receives an Iowa State serve during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Ryan White (22) and sophomore Grace Nelson share a laugh on the court during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team celebrates a point scored against Iowa State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU head coach Matt Ulmer signals out to his players during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic tips the ball over the net during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Grace Nelson digs an Iowa State ball during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Grace Nelson sends a ball over to Iowa State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Logan Bell digs a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshmen Jovana Zelenovic (left) and Aurora Papac come down after blocking a ball from Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Logan Bell screams in celebration after a Jayhawk point against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson loads up to spike the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Rhian Swanson spikes the ball past the hands of Iowa State’s Morgan Brandt during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU head coach Matt Ulmer organizes his team during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Rhian Swanson sneaks the ball past Iowa State’s Morgan Brandt during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Reese Ptacek rises up to spike the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Rhian Swanson watches as her spike travels past the Iowa State defenders during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Reese Ptacek (10) attempts to tip the ball past Iowa State blockers Reagan Hanfelt (4) and Alea Goolsby during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team huddles prior to its match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Katie Dalton sets a ball during warmups prior to the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Rhian Swanson passes during warmups prior to the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU junior Ellie Schneider takes a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.