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PHOTOS: WKU volleyball defeats Sam Houston in weekend series

Jonah Savage
October 18, 2025
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) spikes the ball during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University volleyball plays Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) reaches to block the ball during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
WKU Volleyball Head Coach Travis Hudson watches as WKU faces Sam Houston at E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University setter Callie Bauer (14) serves the ball during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
WKU faces Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Tayler Baron (2) gets ready for the ball during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) stands during the team introduction during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University setter Callie Bauer (14) sets the ball while being blocked by Sam Houston outside hitter Lauren Malone (14) (Jonah Savage)
A basket of volleyballs seen during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University outside hitter Faith Young (22) and outside hitter Alivia Skidmore (17) chest bump after scoring during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University outside hitter Faith Young (22) reaches to spike the ball during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Big Red sits with the crowd during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
WKU Volleyball Head Coach Travis Hudson watches as WKU faces Sam Houston at E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University faces Sam Houston in volleyball in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) and Sam Houston middle blocker Chelsea Butler (8)reach for the ball during their game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
WKU Volleyball Head Coach Travis Hudson watches as WKU faces Sam Houston at E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
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