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WKU Volleyball prepares to host Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic

Morgan Larkins and Peyton Reid
September 18, 2025
Summer Crawford
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) and opposite hitter Kaira Knox (5) attempt to block a pass from Vanderbilt outside hitter Reese Animashaun (9) on September 16, 2025 during the game against Vanderbilt in E.A. Diddle Arena.

WKU Volleyball welcomes three teams to E.A. Diddle Arena this weekend for the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic.

WKU comes off a midweek 3-0 sweep at the hands of Vanderbilt.

The Hilltoppers are set to play a doubleheader on Friday, taking on Bradley and Indiana. A standalone game against Austin Peay on Saturday will close out the weekend for WKU.

WKU and Bradley have met six times prior, with the Braves taking four matches. The Hilltoppers won the last meeting in a sweep. Bradley comes off a sweep against Kansas City, 3-0.

The Hilltoppers have faced IU five times and won three of those games. This is the first time the Hilltoppers will face IU in three years. The Hoosiers are one of 12 undefeated teams in D1 volleyball.

WKU has swept Austin Peay in the last five meetings between the teams. This will be the 49th meeting between the two programs. The Governors are coming off a three-game losing streak. 

First serve is set for Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN+.

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Morgan Larkins
Morgan Larkins, Sports Reporter
Morgan Larkins is a member of the sports staff for the Herald for Fall 2023.
Peyton Reid
Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
Peyton Reid is a sports reporter for the Herald.
Summer Crawford
Summer Crawford, Staff Photographer
Summer Crawford is a sophomore Photojournalism major originally from Floyd Knobs, Indiana. This is her first semester working for the Herald photo staff.