Waiting for it: Senior libero Faith Rottinghaus (21) waits for a ball to come down on Oct. 9, 2021. Rottinghaus finished the match with 20 digs.

Fly high: Senior middle hitter Kelsey Gordon (14) soars to attack a ball on the right side of the net on Oct. 9, 2021. Gordon finished the match with 10 kills.

Soft hands: Senior setter Allison Sadler (12) sets the ball up for a teammate to attack on Oct. 9, 2021. Sadler recorded 38 assists in the match.

Circle up: The starters meet while waiting for the match to start on Oct. 9, 2021. Washburn defeated Pittsburg State 3-0 in the match.

Floating: Senior outside hitter Genna Berg (1) flies through the air to attack a ball on Oct. 9, 2021. Berg finished the match with 8 kills and 4 digs.

Embrace: Head Coach Chris Herron and former Washburn volleyball star Kate Hampson hug. Hampson was recognized during the match after being named to the Washburn Athletics Hall of Fame.

Bump it: Sophomore defensive specialist Sydney Pullen (7) bumps a serve from an opponent. Pullen recorded 9 digs in the match on Oct. 9, 2021.

Set it up: Senior setter Allison Sadler (12) sets the ball in the first set on Oct. 9, 2021. Sadler finished the match with 38 assists and 13 digs.

Big kill: Senior middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) celebrates after making a kill on Oct. 9, 2021. Maxwell finished the match with 15 kills.

Here you go: Senior setter Allison Sadler (12) sets the ball up for senior middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) on Oct. 9, 2021. Sadler recorded 38 assists while Maxwell led with 15 kills in the match.

Counter: Senior middle hitter Allison Maxwell (8) pushes back on an attack from an opponent on Oct. 9, 2021. Maxwell recorded a .480 attack percentage in the match.

Team win: The team celebrates after winning a point in the first set on Oct. 9, 2021. Washburn would win the first set against Pittsburg State 25-14.

See ball hit ball: Senior outside hitter Genna Berg (1) looks for the ball before attacking on Oct. 9, 2021. Berg finished the match with 8 kills.

Flying hit: Senior outside hitter Taylor Antonowich (6) serves a ball in the first set on Oct. 9, 2021. Antonowich finished the match with 8 digs.

That’s the one: The team celebrates and huddles after winning a point in the first set against Pittsburg State. Washburn would win the match 3-0 on Oct. 9, 2021.

Hard hit: Freshman outside hitter Jalyn Stevenson (10) attacks a ball on the left side of the net on Oct. 9, 2021. Stevenson finished the match with 6 kills.

Staying focused: Head Coach Chris Herron and Assistant Coach Shayla Conner talk to some of the team members during a timeout. Washburn defeated Pittsburg State 3-0 on Oct. 9, 2021.