Match Preview: Faith Women's Volleyball vs. #4 Calvary
Week 8: #5/#3 Faith (15-5) vs. #4/#2 Calvary University (12-5) |
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| Match 20: Calvary |
Thursday, Oct. 16 | 4:00 p.m. CT | Nettleton Center | Ankeny, IA |
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| Digital Program: | Faith vs. Calvary |
Ankeny, IA -- The Eagles continue their five match week against MCCC opponent Calvary University. First serve in the Nettleton Center is set for Thursday at 4:00 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
The Eagles played Spurgeon on the road, winning in straight sets to take the season sweep over the knights.
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 #5 after the third coaches poll of the year.
ON A ROLL
The Eagles are 15-5 on the year and have been ranked in every coaches poll in 2025 so far.
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
Calvary currently ranks #4 in the NCCAA coaches poll and #2 in MCCC standings, one spot ahead of Faith in each. The Warriors are on a 4-game win streak coming into Thursday's match and are 12-5 on the season.
