Sammi Bunch's senior volleyball season ended before it even began.
One awkward landing in a preseason practice sidelined the libero with an ACL tear, keeping her away from the game she's played since she was 10 years old.
As last year's digs leader for the Redbirds, she had been poised for another standout season before the injury cut it short.
Her teammates have encouraged her to stay involved.
"They've helped me still feel like I'm part of the team," Bunch said. "That was a big thing for me — I didn't want to get lost in the program.