Match Preview: Faith Volleyball vs. #8 Ozark
Week 6: #4 Faith (12-4) vs. #5 Ozark Christian College (6-5) |
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| Match 17: Calvary |
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 1:00 p.m. CT | Ozark's Multipurpose Building | Joplin, MO |
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Ankeny, IA -- The Eagles finish out their week against #8 Ozark on the road. First serve in the MPB is set for Saturday at 1:00 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
Faith nearly completed the reverse sweep of #5 Calvary, pushing the match to 5 sets but fallin to their MCCC opponent.
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 started the 2025 season hot with a 12-4 record and their win-streak up to 7 before falling to Calvary.
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 AMBASSADORS
The Ambassadors compete in the MCCC along with the Eagles. Ozark, led by second year head coach Mary Colin currently stands at #3 in the Conference and #8 in the NCCAA. The teams met just once in 2024, as Faith took the 3-2 regular season victory.
