Match Preview: Faith Women's Volleyball vs. #7 Emmaus
Week 4: #6 Faith (5-3) vs. #7 Emmaus University (2-6) |
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| Match 9: Emmaus |
Tuesday, Sep. 16 | 6:00 p.m. CT | Nettleton Center | Ankeny, IA |
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Faith vs. Emmaus |
Ankeny, IA -- The Eagles enter another top ten clash as #7 Emmaus University comes to town on Tuesday. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m. CT.
TOP TEN
Faith earned a top ten spot in the National Rankings on September 9th, as voted on by select coaches. The Eagles are currently ranked #6 and are one of four MCCC teams represented in the rankings.
ON A ROLL
The Eagles are off to a hot start in 2025, winning five of their first seven matches with one 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 EAGLES
Emmaus comes into the match 2-6 on the season and enters the week ranked #7 in the most recent coaches poll. The last time the teams met, Faith won 3-0 in the MCCC Tournament semifinals to move on to the championship match.
