Match Preview: Faith Volleyball vs. #1 Manhattan
Week 3: #6 Faith (5-2) vs. #1 Manhattan Christian College (8-0) |
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| Match 8: Manhattan |
Saturday, Sep. 13 | 1:00 p.m. CT | Ankeny Christian Academy | Ankeny, IA |
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Ankeny, IA -- The Eagles will host #1 Manhattan Christian College in a top 10 match on Saturday. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m. CT.
ON A ROLL
The Eagles are off to a hot start in 2025, winning five of their first seven matches with once loss coming after 5 close sets.
FAITH NOTES
- The Eagles finished the 2024 season with an 18-15 record, placing second at the MCCC tournament and winning back to back North Region championships.
- Faith reached the NCCAA National tournament for the third time in four years in 2024, and look to sustain their on-court success in 2025.
- The Eagles return 8 members from the 2024 squad, six of which started double-digit matches in 2024; Codie Wirges (33), Belle Wirges (33), Victoria Nerem (33), Maddie Hofmann (33), Grace Brower (33), and Alyssa Stephens (26).
NEW FACES
The Eagles women's volleyball program and head coach Lanny Nihart will welcome seven newcomers to the 2025 roster with four filling front row spots and three primarily in the back row. The newcoming group brings the roster to 15 players.
SCOUTING THE THUNDER
The Thunder have been an MCCC powerhouse for several years, and have recently stepped into the National spotlight for their sustained success. The last time the teams met, the Eagles fell in the MCCC tournament championship 3-0. Saturday's match will be a chance to compete against the best team in the Conference and Nation.
