Stunning close-up photos from the 2024 NCAA volleyball season

Oregon outside hitter Daley McClellan dives after the ball as the Oregon Ducks host High Point in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Kansas's Caroline Bien (14) reacts after scoring during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Louisville's Cara Cresse (13) gets a ball past the Penn State defense during the NCAA Championship Volleyball match at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 22, 2024.

Indiana libero Ramsey Gary (32) hits the ball Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the NCAA women's volleyball match against Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Louisville's Charitie Luper (4) gets a ball past the Penn State defense during the NCAA Championship Volleyball match at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 22, 2024.

Louisville's Sofia Maldonado Diaz (6) gets a ball past the Penn State defense during the NCAA Championship Volleyball match at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 22, 2024.

Louisville's Payton Petersen (21) returns against the Penn State defense during the NCAA Championship Volleyball match at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 22, 2024.

Kansas's Toyosi Onabanjo (11) watches after spiking the ball during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Ayah Elnady (17) hits the ball during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Reese Ptacek (10) goes up for a block during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Caroline Bien (14) returns the ball during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Toyosi Onabanjo (11) reacts after scoring during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Toyosi Onabanjo (11) bumps the ball during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Caroline Bien (14) hits the ball during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Caroline Bien (14) hits the ball during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Raegan Burns (3) returns the ball during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Kansas's Raegan Burns (3) hits the ball during the second round of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Lawrence, Kan.

Wisconsin opposite Anna Smrek (14) and outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) walk off the court together after their victory against Georgia Tech in the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Georgia Tech libero/defensive specialist Sofia Velez (2) with a return hit during the second set against Wisconsin in the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Georgia Tech middle blocker DeAndra Pierce (1) attempts to block the hit from Wisconsin opposite Anna Smrek (14) during the first set of the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) sets the ball during the fourth set against Georgia Tech in the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Lola Schumacher (30) with a return during the first set against Georgia Tech in the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Georgia Tech setter Luanna Emiliano (8) dives for the ball over outside hitter Bianca Bertolino (5) during the second set against Wisconsin in the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Lola Schumacher (30) and libero Julia Orzol (22) react to scoring during the third set against Georgia Tech in the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Georgia Tech middle blocker Logan Wiley (7) misses to block the hit against Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) during the second set of the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) celebrates after scoring the final point for the victory against Georgia Tech in the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Georgia Tech players react to their loss to Wisconsin in the second-round match of the NCAA volleyball playoffs on Friday December 6, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Oregon libero Mackenzie Morris dives to save the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

TCU outside hitter Melanie Parra hits as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

TCU outside hitter Becca Kelley hits as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon outside hitter Daley McClellan dives after the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

TCU libero Alice Volpe dives after the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon outside hitter Michelle Ohwobete dives after the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon outside hitter Mimi Colyer goes after the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon middle blocker Onye Ofoegbu passes the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon libero Mackenzie Morris goes after the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon outside hitter Daley McClellan passes the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon libero Mackenzie Morris serves as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon setter Cristin Cline sets the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon middle blocker Onye Ofoegbu hits as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon libero Mackenzie Morris dives for the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Kansas senior Camryn Turner (22) prepares to serve against Colgate during the third set of the match inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena for the first round of the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Colgate players react to a point scored over Kansas during the second set of the match inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena for the first round of the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Colgate sophomore Deren Cukur (19) sets the ball during the first set of the match against Kansas inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena for the first round of the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Kansas senior Camryn Turner (22) sets the ball against Colgate during the second set of the match inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena for the first round of the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Chloe Chicoine (2) hits the ball Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ali Hornung (10) and Purdue Boilermakers setter Taylor Anderson (5) celebrate Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) celebrates Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ali Hornung (10) sets the ball Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ryan McAleer (3) hits the ball Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) celebrates Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) spikes the ball past Loyola Chicago Ramblers setter Bree Borum (2) Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ryan McAleer (3) goes for the ball Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) spikes the ball past Loyola Chicago Ramblers middle blocker Avary DeBlieck (15) Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers middle blocker Lizzie Carr (15) wears gold nail polish Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Chloe Chicoine (2) hits the ball Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Oregon opposite Noemie Glover hits as High Point outside hitter Dylan Maberry defends as the Oregon Ducks host High Point in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon setter Cristin Cline sets as the Oregon Ducks host High Point in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon middle blocker Onye Ofoegbu hits as the Oregon Ducks host High Point in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon outside hitter Michelle Ohwobete dives after the ball as the Oregon Ducks host High Point in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon libero Mackenzie Morris goes after the ball as the Oregon Ducks host High Point in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ali Hornung (10) and Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) celebrate Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Western Michigan Broncos at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Western Michigan Broncos outside hitter Keona Salesman (8) spikes the ball to Purdue Boilermakers setter Taylor Anderson (5) Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Kentucky's Jordyn Dailey (5), left, and Megan Wilson (1) reacted after winning a point against Cleveland State during the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. on Dec. 5, 2024.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Chloe Chicoine (2) hits the ball Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Western Michigan Broncos at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers setter Taylor Anderson (5) sets the ball Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Western Michigan Broncos at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Western Michigan Broncos libero/defensive specialist Carley Piercefield (19) hits the ball Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Purdue Boilermakers at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Kenna Wollard (4) high-fives teammates after getting subbed off Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Western Michigan Broncos at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ali Hornung (10) smiles Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Western Michigan Broncos at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) hits the ball Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Western Michigan Broncos at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ali Hornung (10) celebrates with Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Chloe Chicoine (2) Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Western Michigan Broncos at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ali Hornung (10) hits the ball Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament match against the Western Michigan Broncos at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind.

The Hope volleyball team defeats Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Nov.22 at DeVos Fieldhouse.

The Hope volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Wisconsin-Stevens Point during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Nov.22 at DeVos Fieldhouse.

Texas Longhorns outside hitter Jenna Wenaas (13) leaps to block a kill from Missouri during the Longhorns' match-up with the Missouri Tigers at the Gregory Gym in Austin, Nov. 1, 2024.

Texas setter Averi Carlson bumps the ball during the Longhorns' match-up with the Missouri Tigers at the Gregory Gym in Austin, Nov. 1, 2024.

Nebraska Cornhuskers outside hitter Harper Murray (27) celebrates after a point against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first set at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, NE on October 25, 2024.

Purdue Boilermakers Taylor Anderson (5) smiles after a Purdue Boilermakers point during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against the Central Florida Knights, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue setter Taylor Anderson (5) prepares to defend a serve Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against Ohio St. at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue defensive specialist Ali Hornung (10) hits the ball Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against Ohio St. at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

The Ohio St. bench cheers Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against Purdue at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue defensive specialist Ryan McAleer (3) hits the ball Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against Ohio St. at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) spikes the ball Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against Ohio St. at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Ohio St. opposite Emily Londot (22) spikes the ball to Purdue outside hitter Chloe Chicoine (2) Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue defensive specialist Ryan McAleer (3) celebrates Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against Ohio St. at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) celebrates Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against Indiana at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Indiana middle blocker Ava Vickers (11) defends the spike of Purdue setter Taylor Anderson (5) Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Purdue outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) hits the ball Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against Indiana at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-0.

Texas Longhorns outside hitter Madisen Skinner (6) serves in the Longhorns' game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Oct. 2, 2024.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ryan McAleer (3) hits the ball Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against the Penn St. Nittany Lions at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn St. Nittany Lions won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ali Hornung (10) hits the ball Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against the Penn St. Nittany Lions at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn St. Nittany Lions won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers middle blocker Raven Colvin (7) celebrates Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against the Penn St. Nittany Lions at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn St. Nittany Lions won 3-0.

Purdue Boilermakers middle blocker Raven Colvin (7) and Purdue Boilermakers outside hitter Eva Hudson (17) defend a spike Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, during the NCAA women’s volleyball match against the Penn St. Nittany Lions at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn St. Nittany Lions won 3-0.

Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Lola Schumacher (30) passes the ball against Marquette in a match Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Texas Longhorns setter Ella Swindle (1) sets the ball during the Longhorns' game against the Houston Cougars in the Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Sept. 11, 2024. Texas won the match 3-0.

Texas outside hitter Jenna Wenaas (13) hits the ground after a play in the first set of the Longhorn's home opener against the Indiana Hoosiers, Sept. 5, 2024 in the Gregory Gymnasium, Austin, Texas. Texas won the match 3-0.

Ayden Ames (5), middle blocker for the Texas Longhorns, serves during the scrimmage volleyball match against UTSA at Gregory Gym on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 in Austin.