The Kansas State Wildcats faced off against Texas State on September 19th. Despite an early win in the first set the Cats fell behind in the 2nd and 3rd only to come back in the 4th, and lose in the 5th.
Defensive specialist Devan Fairfield high fives University of Texas freshmen Sydney Peterson. Fairfield had 20 digs, and scored 2 points in the game against the Big 12 team a season best. (Rowan Jones | Collegian Media Group)
The Kansas Wildcats huddle together before the start of their game against the Texas Longhorns. They played 5 sets against the Longhorns but lost in the final set. (Rowan Jones | Collegian Media Group)
At the start of the KSU/TSU game students, along side Willie the Wildcat, jingle their keys before the first serve. (Rowan Jones| Collegian Media Group)
Setter Sarah Dixon makes the first serve of the game while her teamates watch on. Dixon had two aces against the Longhorns. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
The Wildcats celebrate after scoring a point. The Wildcats played 5 sets against the Longhorns but lost in the final set (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
Cat Band director Alex Wimmer holds a volleyball that he caught during the first set of the KSU/TEX game. The Volleyball Band brought lots of energy and music to the game.
Outside hitter Alyssa Schultejans prepares to spike the ball, against two Longhorn defenders. The Senior had 17 kills against Texas, across the 5 sets she played. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
Alyssa Schultejans (Right), Peyton Williams (Middle) and Glori Mutri (Left) stand in formation ready for the serve against the Longhorns during the September 19th game. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
Head coach Suzie Fritz talks to Senior Kylee Zumach during the University of Texas game. Kylee had 14 kills against the Big 12 opener. (Rowan Jones | Collegian Media Group)r
Following a rally the Wildcats huddle together across the court from the Longhorns. The September 19th game was played in Ahearn Fieldhouse. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
Kansas State students clap while cheering for the Wildcats at the Texas game. The Cats lost the game in the 5th set. (Rowan Jones |Collegian Media Group)
Kylle Zumach (Left), Peyton Williams (Center) and Gloria Mutri (Right) watch as the Longhorns get ready to serve on the September 19th game. (Rowan Jones | Collegian Media Group)
Gloria Muntri and Peyton Williams jump to block a ball during the Texas game. The Wildcats went on to lose the game during the 5th set. (Rowan Jones | Collegian Media Group)
Peyton Williams serves the ball against the Texas Longhorns. The sophmore had 7 kills during the September 19th game. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
A member of the Volleyball Band holds up a boot, while shouting towards the Longhorns server during the September 19th game. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)rr
During the Kansas State vs Texas State game Gloria Mutri talks with assistant coach Trent Sorensen. Kansas State lost the game in the 5th set despite a hard fought game. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
Alyssa Schultejans jumps to spike a ball against the Texas Longhorns on September 19th. Alyssa had 17 kills against the Longhorns (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
Sarah Dixon sets the ball for a spike during the Texas/Kansas State game. The Wildcats lost the game in the 5th and final set. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
Kylee Zumach digs for the ball during the Texas State game. This was one of her 14 digs against the Texas opponment. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)
Head Kansas State Volleyball Coach, Suzie Fritz , shakes hands with the Texas State players following the Wildcats defeat. (Rowan Jones|Collegian Media Group)