PHOTOS BY FRANCIOS POTGIETER
Abbie Hayes hypes the Tigress Team as they prepare to take on Central Missouri. Tigress Team exemplifies sportsmanship prior to the first serve by greeting their opponents. Taylor White sets the ball as the outside hitters prepare for the spike. Delaney Humm sets her sights as she prepares to serve. Delaney Humm sets her sights as she prepares to serve. Morgan Christiansen spikes the ball through Central Missouri’s defensive hands. Katie Darnell, Tatum Bartels, and Isabelle Reynolds read their opponents as they prepare for the serve. Isabelle Reynolds spikes the ball over Central Missouri’s defensive front. Tigress Team reads Central Missouri as the ball is bumped back into their turf. Isabelle Reynolds sets the ball off the serve. Delaney Humm goes vertical as she prepares for the spike. Tatum Bartels and Isabelle Reynolds protect the net as the spiked ball soars. Tatum Bartels towers the net as she prepares the spike. Tatum Bartels taps the ball over back over the net flowing Central Missouri’s spike Delaney Humm Prepares to set the ball as the serve heads her way Tatum Bartels serves the ball to Central Missouri Katie Darnell bumps the ball to be set for the spike Delaney Humm spikes the ball as Central Missouri prepares to receive Delaney Humm spikes the ball as Central Missouri prepares to receive Abbie Hayes bumps the serve Katie Darnell sets the spike Delaney Humm spikes the set ball Tigress Team plans execution as the ball falls back into their turf Delaney Humm spikes the set ball Delaney Humm spikes the set ball Emily Ellis Spikes the free ball Emily Ellis Spikes the free ball Emily Ellis goes vertical as she defends her turf Isabelle Reynolds elevates as she prepares for the spike Isabelle Reynolds launches the spike across the court Isabelle Reynolds elevates as she prepares for the spike Isabelle Reynolds launches the spike across the court Katie Darnell sets the ball Delaney Humm bumps the serve Delaney Humm bumps the serve Delaney Humm leaves earth as the spike is set for her Delaney Humm launches the spike Tigress Team discuss the next play Delaney Humm leaves earth as the spike is set for her Delaney Humm launches the spike Taylor White Sets the spike Taylor White saves the short ball from the cold court floor Abbie Hayes bumps the serve Abbie Hayes bumps the serve Delaney Humm serves to Central Missouri Delaney Humm bumps the ball as it crosses into their turf Taylor White sets the spike Morgan Christiansen spikes the ball with fiery intent Katie Darnell sets the spike Isabelle Reynolds spikes the ball away from their turf Taylor white bumps the ball, setting the serve Abbie Hayes sets the spike Madison Miller bumps the serve Delaney Humm Goes vertical as the spike falls into her hands Delaney Humm Goes vertical as the spike falls into her hands Morgan Christiansen dumps the ball back into Central Missouri’s turf Tigress Team regroup after losing a point Taylor White sets the spike Abbie Hayes sets ball served to her Morgan Christiansen Bumps the spike Katie Darnell sets the spike Madison Miller bumps the serve Katie Darnell Sets the bump from Madison Miller Katie Darnell Sets the bump from Madison Miller Isabelle Reynolds bumps the free ball Isabelle Reynolds goes vertical as she serves the ball Isabelle Reynolds goes vertical as she serves the ball Katie Darnell bumps the free ball Paige Baird leaves earth as she concentrates the spike Paige Baird charges the spike