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Women's Volleyball

WINONA STATE VOLLEYBALL SET TO ATTACK WEEKEND ROAD TRIP

WINONA, Minn. – The Winona State women's volleyball team hits the road this weekend, beginning with a matchup at Sioux Falls, followed by a Saturday contest against #17 Southwest Minnesota State.

The Warriors continue the large NSIC conference play stretch on Friday, October 10th at Sioux Falls with first serve set for 6:00pm. WSU will then travel to #17 Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday, October 11th for a 2:00 weekend finale.

Winona State Notes:
  • Head Coach Kristine Pelky continues her inaugural season successes, starting 5-2 in NSIC play and 10-5 overall.
  • Winona State leads the NSIC in average blocks with 2.40 blocks/set.
  • Kenna Kornely leads the NSIC in total kills with 220 while averaging 4.00 kills/set.
  • Gianna Vollrath leads the NSIC in total blocks with 72 and averages 1.26 blocks/set.
  • Ashlyn Steding led the Warriors in assists with 326 while averaging 5.72 assists/set.
  • Anna Hennessy is seventh in the NSIC digs/set with 4.11 and 234 total.
  • Elizabeth Bruns is top four in the NSIC for service aces/set with 0.46 and 25 total aces.
  • Winona State looks to stay hot on the road this weekend after going 2-0 on their last road weekend trip.
Sioux Falls Notes:
  • Head Coach Dan Mathews enters his fifth year with Sioux Falls and looks to bounce back after a 0-2 road trip last weekend.
  • Sioux Falls is top three in the NSIC for blocks with an average of 2.09 blocks/set.
  • Ella Walker is top four in the NSIC for hitting percentage with 0.409 over the season.
  • Maci Lerseth leads USF in digs with 195 total and an average of 3.48 digs/set.
#17 Southwest Minnesota State Notes:
  • Head Coach Tyler Boddy enters his fourth season with the Mustangs and looks to keep a 2025 undefeated home record alive.
  • Southwest Minnesota State is number one in the NSIC for digs with 946 total and an average of 17.20 digs/set.
  • Sydney Thein is top three in the NSIC for assists (625) with an average of 11.36 assists/set.
  • Leah Jones is top five in the NSIC for kills (210) with an average of 3.82 kills/set.
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Players Mentioned

Anna Hennessy

#1 Anna Hennessy

L
5' 8"
Senior
Kenna Kornely

#3 Kenna Kornely

OH
5' 9"
Junior
Ashlyn Steding

#13 Ashlyn Steding

S
6' 0"
Junior
Gianna Vollrath

#8 Gianna Vollrath

MB/OH
6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Anna Hennessy

#1 Anna Hennessy

5' 8"
Senior
L
Kenna Kornely

#3 Kenna Kornely

5' 9"
Junior
OH
Ashlyn Steding

#13 Ashlyn Steding

6' 0"
Junior
S
Gianna Vollrath

#8 Gianna Vollrath

6' 0"
Senior
MB/OH