Match Preview: Faith Volleyball vs. #5 Calvary
Week 6: #4 Faith (12-3) vs. #5 Calvary University (6-5) |
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| Match 16: Calvary |
Friday, Oct. 3 | 6:00 p.m. CT | Pyramid Center | Belton, MO |
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Ankeny, IA -- The Eagles hit the road for two top ten clashes this weekend, beginning with #5 Calvary. First serve in the Pyramid Center is set for Friday at 5:00 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
Faith completed the season sweep of FLBC in their third meeting of the season.
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 WARRIORS
The Warriors compete in the MCCC along with the Eagles. Calvary currently stands at #2 in the Conference and #5 in the NCCAA. The teams met twice in 2024, as Faith would walk away with 3-0 and 3-1 victories in the regular season.
