"I feel like this is the most athletic sport there is. You have to run, jump, dive," said Bulldogs outside hitter Taylor Slover.
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In preparations for the regular season the Bulldogs played in the annual alumnae match.
"It's honestly surreal because you get to experience it from a different perspective and it's a lot more light-hearted and it's just fun to come back," said former Bulldog Holly Franks.
"It's kind of like little reunion for everybody. So it feels a little bit like a party but for us it's a good practice match," added Bulldogs head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell.
The team is loaded with upperclassmen and ready to make a run at a Mountain West title this year.
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"We're grown up. I think that experience is going to pay off dividends for use this year," said Netherby-Sewell.
Experience, translating on and off the volleyball court.
"You are going to see these alums who are all very successful in all that they do," said Netherby-Sewell. "I think athletics, being a student athlete has a big impact on that and we hope to make really good citizens out of our Bulldogs."
Bulldog born, bulldog bred.