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Photos: WKU volleyball sweeps New Mexico State University

Anna Bell Lee, Staff Photographer
November 3, 2024
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) digs a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Western Kentucky University rightside hitter Kenadee Coyle attempt to block a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
News Mexico State setter Rilen Garcia (33) passes a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Western Kentucky University outside hitter Kaylee Cox (8) digs a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Assistant coaches Jena Otec (left) and Kristi Griffin discuss the game in absence of head coach Travis Hudson during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) passes the ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer celebrates during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
News Mexico State middle blocker Kacia Brown yells with her teammates after winning a point during a match against Western Kentucky University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Weile (25) sets the ball after an attempted block during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) digs the ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Western Kentucky University rightside hitter Kenadee Coyle hits the ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) blocks a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) celebrates during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
New Mexico State University setter Rilen Garcia (33) sets the ball during a match against Western Kentucky University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Anna Bell Lee)
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