Grinnell Quad Preview
Week 8: #5 Faith (17-5) vs. Beloit College (2-16) | Grinnell College (7-11) |
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| Match 23: Beloit |
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 12:00 p.m. CT | Darby Gymnasium | Grinnell, IA |
| Match 24: Grinnell |
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 2:00 p.m. CT | Darby Gymnasium | Grinnell, IA |
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Ankeny, IA -- The Eagles finish their five-game stretch on the road with two more NCAA DIII matches on the slate. The Grinnell Quad is set for Saturday, October 18th with the Eagles competing at 12/2 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
Faith Volleyball won against Luther College in four sets, marking their third win of the week.
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 OPPONENTS
Beloit is 2-16 this season and competes in the Midwest Conference. Grinnell brings seven wins into the weekend and also competes in the Midwest Conference.
