Photos: Arizona volleyball Red vs Blue match returns to McKale Center
The Red team took a 3-1 win on Saturday afternoon in the annual Red vs Blue volleyball scrimmage inside McKale Center at Alkeme Arena.Â
Blue team won the first set (25-20). Red team dominated sets two, three, and four (27-25, 25-18, 15-10).Â
Arizona defensive specialist Brookelyn Hatton (19) serves the ball during the Red vs Blue volleyball match, McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona middle blocker Maya Flemister (4) stops an offensive play during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona middle blocker Kristen Dear (8) serves the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona setter Maria Olga Siapani lunges to keep the ball in play during the Red-Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
The Blue team celebrates after a successful set against the Red team, McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona opposite hitter Britt Carlson (10) serves the ball while warming up for the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
The Red team celebrates a successful play during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona setter Harmony Sample (7) handles the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Destiny Ndam-Simpson tips the ball over a pair of blockers during the Red-Blue scrimmage at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona head volleyball coach Charita Stubbs talks to her players during a timeout in the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona middle blocker Kristen Dear (8) serves the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Payton Woods (31) sets the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona defensive specialist Gigi Whann (5) dives to keep the ball in play during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Wilbur the Wildcats interacts with Arizona volleyball fans during the Red vs Blue match, McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona defensive specialist Shea Davis (16) misses the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Hayden Reeder (21) serves the ball before the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona opposite hitter Britt Carlson (10) and middle blocker Journey Tucker (22) attempt a block during the Red-Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona setter Harmony Sample (7) preps the ball for her teammates during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona defensive specialist Brenna Ginder (3) dives to keep the ball in play during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona pom and cheer show support during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona middle blocker Kristen Dear (8) bumps the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Hayden Reeder (21) spikes the ball over Britt Carlson (10) and Maya Flemister (4) during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona middle blocker Maya Flemister (4) hits the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona volleyball hosts their annual Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona middle blocker Kristen Dear (8) and setter Maria Olga Siapani (1) work together to keep the ball in play during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona setter Maria Olga Siapani (1) talks to associate head coach Ryan Windisch during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Carlie Cisneros dives to keep the ball in play during the Red-Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Destiny Ndam-Simpson serves the ball before the Red-Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona opposite hitter Britt Carlson (10) hits the ball over a pair of blockers during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Hayden Reeder (21) serves the ball during volleyball’s Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Carlie Cisneros (12) keeps the ball in play during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona middle blocker Journey Tucker (22) spikes the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona opposite hitter Britt Carlson (10) serves the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona middle blocker Marina Vosloo (23) celebrates alongside her teammates during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona opposite hitter Renee Jones (2) serves the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona defensive specialist Brookelyn Hatton (19) bumps the ball during the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Payton Woods (31) runs through warm-up drills before the Red vs Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Arizona outside hitter Carlie Cisneros (12) hits the ball over a pair of blockers during the Red-Blue match at McKale Center, Aug. 15, 2026.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
Arizona volleyball enters the 2026 season with veteran leadership, key transfers, emerging talent and Big 12 ambitions as coach Charita Stubbs prepares the Wildcats for a competitive schedule.