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Former WKU star Alyssa Cavanaugh reveals she's battling cancer

Alyssa Cavanaugh recorded 123 wins as a member of the WKU volleyball team, but now she's going after a much bigger win off the court.

The former Lady Topper star revealed via Twitter on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with Leukemia.

This is such a humbling time. I feel so blessed and loved by everyone who has reached out, im sorry if I cannot answer all your questions just yet. I have been diagnosed with ALL leukemia and im ready to kick cancers butt. Thank you to everyone who has sent prayers my way ud83dudc9bud83dudc9b

— Alyssa Cavanaugh (@cavanaugh7) September 7, 2018

Cavanaugh was a member of WKU volleyball's highly-touted 2017 senior class.