Match Preview: Faith Women's Volleyball vs. CCCB
Week 10: #7/#3 Faith (21-6) vs. NR/#6 Central Christian College of the Bible (3-20) |
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| Match 28: CCCB |
Friday, Oct. 31 | 1:00 p.m. CT | OZark MPB | Joplin, MO |
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Ankeny, IA -- Faith volleyball kicks off the MCCC Tournament as the #3 seed with a quarterfinal match against #6 CCCB. The winner heads to the semifinals this evening at 5:00 p.m. CT, and the loser plays in the 5th place match Saturday mornng. First Serve in the Quarterfinals is set for Friday, October 31st at 1:00 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
The Eagles went 3-0 in Week 9, earning sweeps over CCCB, Trinity, and Kansas Christian.
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 #7 after the fourth coaches poll of the year.
ON A ROLL
The Eagles are 21-6 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 SAINTS
The Saints head into the MCCC Tournament as the #6 seed. The teams met twice in the regular season, with Faith taking wins in both matches.
