Match Preview: Faith Volleyball vs. FLBC
Week 1: Faith (0-0) vs. Free Lutheran Bible College (0-0) |
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| Match 1: FLBC |
Friday, Aug. 29 | 5:00 p.m. CT | Nettleton Center | Ankeny, IA |
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Ankeny, IA -- Faith Women's Volleyball begins the 2025 season at home before hitting the road for five straight games. The Eagles open the year on Friday against FLBC. First serve is set for 5:00 p.m. CT.
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 CONQUERORS
FLBC kicked off their second year of competition against Crown College on Tuesday. The Conquerors' squad consists of six newcomers, and five returning players, along with 1st year head coach Janay Gray. Last time the teams met, Faith took a 3-0 victory over the Conquerors on September 24, 2024.
