Match Preview: Faith Volleyball vs. FLBC
Week 6: #4 Faith (11-3) vs. Free Lutheran Bible College (3-5) |
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| Match 15: FLBC |
Tuesday, Sep. 30 | 5:00 p.m. CT | Student Life Center | Plymouth, MN |
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Ankeny, IA -- The Eagles travel to FLBC for their third and final meeting against the Conquerors on Tuesday. First serve is set for 5:00 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
Faith swept Spurgeon in their senior day celebration with set scores of 25-11, 27-25, and 25-22.
TOP TEN
Faith earned a top ten spot in the National Rankings on September 9th, starting the year at the #6 spot. The Eagles are currently ranked #4 after the second coaches poll of the year.
ON A ROLL
The Eagles are off to a hot start in 2025. They are currently 11-3 and are riding a six game win streak.
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 CONQUERORS
The teams have met twice in 2025 already, with Faith winning 3-0 in their home match on August 29th, and earning another sweep on September 6th on neutral ground. The Eagles will look to take the season sweep with a win at FLBC on Tuesday.
