Huddle up: The Ichabods come together for a huddle during a time-out in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Washburn took all three sets of the match.

There it goes: Washburn University middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) watches after hitting the ball between defenders. Maxwell helped the Ichabods secure a 3-0 victory against Emporia State on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

Nice and easy: Outside hitter Genna Berg (1) jump-serves and sends the ball to the other side of the net in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Berg finished the match with nine kills.

Down to dig: Washburn University defensive specialist Faith Rottinghaus (21) sets up to make a dig. The Ichabods would defeat Emporia State 3-0 in the match on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

Between the eyes: Washburn University outside hitter Genna Berg (1) spikes the ball through defenders. Berg helped the Ichabods capture a 3-0 victory on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

You’re not ready for this: Hitter Allison Maxwell (8) draws back for the kill in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Maxwell was named one of two Hyvee/Washburn Student-Athletes of the week the day before.

Joust: Middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) jousts for control in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Maxwell finished with a team-high 13 kills for Washburn in the match.

Throw it up: Washburn University setter Payton Nutter (4) prepares to serve the ball. The Ichabods would defeat Emporia State 3-0 in the match on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

Watch it fly: Washburn University outside hitter Genna Berg (1) spikes the ball going for a kill. The Ichabods would defeat Emporia State 3-0 in the match on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

One-on-one: Hitter Halle Meister (16) goes up to hit on the outside in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Meister recorded five attacks in Washburn’s 3-0 victory.

Power-serve: Outside hitter Taylor Antonowich (6) jump-serves and sends the ball over the net in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Antonowich recorded two digs in the 3-0 match victory for Washburn.

Celebration: Washburn University defensive specialist Faith Rottinghaus (21) celebrates after a point. The Ichabods swept Emporia State 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

Can you dig it: Washburn University outside hitter Jalyn Stevenson (10) goes to the floor for a dig. The Ichabods would win all three sets against Emporia State on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

Set it up: Setter Alaina Dunlavy (20) puts up the ball for a kill in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Dunlavy finished the match with 8 assists and 6 digs.

Float or spin: Libero Faith Rottinghaus (21) draws back to serve the ball in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Rottinghaus ended the match with 15 digs.

Ready to spike: Washburn University outside hitter Taryn Pridgett (18) spikes the ball. The Ichabods would win all three sets against Emporia State on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

Eyes on the ball: Washburn University hitter Halle Meister (16) and Washburn University middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) watch the ball. The Ichabods defeated Emporia State 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

Go for the kill: Middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) prepares to strike down the ball at the match again Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Maxwell finished with a .733 attack percentage in the match.

Reach for Success: Washburn University setter Allison Sadler (12) and Washburn University middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) come up for a block. The Ichabods defeated Emporia State 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Lee Arena in Topeka, KS.

Hands up: Middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) and hitter Halle Meister (16) put up a strong block. Maxwell ended the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021 with 5 blocks.

Power: Outside hitter Genna Berg (1) breaks through Emporia’s defense in the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021. Berg ended the match with a .381 attack percentage and 1 block.

Denied: Middle blocker Sydney Fitzgibbons (11) and middle hitter Kelsey Gordon (14) go up for the block on the outside. Fitzgibbons ended the match against Emporia State on Sept. 21, 2021 with 5 kills and 2 blocks.