Photo Gallery: KU hosts first home match but falls to ASU

By Staff Sep 27, 2025

KU head coach Matt Ulmer speaks to his team during a break in the action of the Jayhawks' match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Cristin Cline prepares to serve the ball to Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson attempts get the ball past Arizona State blockers during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Cristin Cline sets the ball for a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson receives an Arizona State serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU’s Grace Nelson, Cristin Cline, and Reese Ptacek (left to right) celebrate after scoring a point in the fifth set of the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU’s Cristin Cline (11) and Reese Ptacek celebrate a point in the fifth set of the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Cristin Cline digs a ball from Arizona State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson (1) and redshirt junior Molly McCarthy touch hands before switching spots during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team celebrates a point late in their match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Selena Leban digs a ball from Arizona State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Katie Dalton sets the ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic (9) looks to get the ball over the hands of Arizona State’s Colby Neal (11) and Bailey Miller during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU head coach Matt Ulmer speaks to his team before the fifth set of the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU head coach Matt Ulmer (left) speaks to his staff before meeting with his team during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Katie Dalton (left) meets with a referee and Arizona State’s Bailey Miller prior to the fifth set of the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshmen Jovana Zelenovic (9) and Aurora Papac block a ball from Arizona State’s Bailey Miller during there Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Logan Bell serves to Arizona State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Ryan White yells in celebration after the Jayhawks’ score a point against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Rhian Swanson takes a rest before an Arizona State serve on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Selena Leban goes to serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshmen Aurora Papac (left) and Selena Leban attempt to block a ball from Arizona State’s Noemie Glover on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Katie Dalton sets the ball for a teammate during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Reese Ptacek lets the ball bounce during an Arizona State challenge on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Reese Ptacek looks to the other side of the court before serving to Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Selena Leban digs a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU junior Ellie Schneider (15) and sophomore Reese Ptacek block a ball from Arizona State’s Tatum Parrott on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Selena Leban goes through her routine before sending a serve over to Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Selena Leban sneaks a ball through the hands of Arizona State’s Colby Neal (left) and Kiylah Presley during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Logan Bell waits for the Arizona State serve during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU head coach Matt Ulmer looks to the scoreboard during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshmen Aurora Papac (left) and Selena Leban take their positions before receiving a serve from Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU junior Ellie Schneider sends a ball over the net during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU junior Ellie Schneider (15) and Reese Ptacek (10) go up to block a ball from Arizona State’s Tatum Parrott during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU junior Ellie Schneider (middle) looks to split Arizona State’s Tatum Parrott (left) and Ella Lomigora during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Jovana Zelenovic records a kill during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU freshman Aurora Papac jumps as the Jayhawks celebrate a point during their match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Reese Ptacek works through her serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Ryan White (left) and sophomore Grace Nelson receive the ball from Arizona State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Ryan White dives to dig a ball during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson waits for play to resume during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Ryan White waits for an Arizona State serve during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson (left) and redshirt junior Molly McCarthy high five as McCarthy comes onto the court during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Cristin Cline sets the ball for a hitter during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Reese Ptacek (10) and senior Rhian Swanson (4) attempt to block Arizona State’s Noemie Glover during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU head coach Matt Ulmer yells out to his players during the Jayhawks’ match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team huddles during a break in the action of its match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU sophomore Grace Nelson (1) and freshman Aurora Papac (17) attempt to block a ball from Arizona State’s Kiylah Presley during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Rhian Swanson celebrates after the Jayhawks score a point during the match against Arizona State on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

KU senior Rhian Swanson sends the ball back over to Arizona State during the Jayhawks’ match on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.

The KU volleyball team huddles before taking on Arizona State for its first home match of the season on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.

KU volleyball head coach Matt Ulmer watches as his team warms up prior to his first at home on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence.