Match Preview: Faith Women's Volleyball vs. Luther
Week 8: #5 Faith (16-5) vs. Luther College (5-17) |
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| Match 22: Luther |
Friday, Oct. 17 | 7:00 p.m. CT | Nettleton Center | Ankeny, IA |
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| Digital Program: | Faith vs. Luther |
Ankeny, IA -- The Eagles play their first of three NCAA DII opponents on Friday evening, competing against Luther College at home. First serve in the Nettleton Center is set for 7:00 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
Faith Volleyball took down #4/#2 Calvary University in four sets, with scores of 25-12, 25-23, 24-26, 25-12. The Eagles are now two spots behind second place in the MCCC standings.
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 16-5 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 NORSE
Luther competes in the American Rivers Conference and are 5-17 in 2025 so far. The Norse are coached by first year head coach Arturo Diaz and boast a large group of Sophomores and Juniors.
