Gunnison, Colo.    Mountaineer Volleyball travels to Fort Lewis on Tuesday Oct. 14 then host Colorado Mines on Sat. Oct. 18.
 
WESTERN COLORADO GOING INTO THE WEEK | 2025 STATS

• The Western Colorado volleyball team heads into its next matchup ready to build on a stretch of encouraging performances and continued progress throughout the 2025 season.
• While the Mountaineers' record sits at 1–15 overall and 0–6 in RMAC play, the team's energy, growth, and fight have stood out each time they take the floor.
• Western has pushed several opponents deep into sets, showing flashes of strong execution and the kind of resilience that's beginning to shape a more confident squad.
• Offensively, the Mountaineers have totaled 535 kills this season, led by standout hitter Olive Rolseth, who continues to pace the team with 140 kills.
• Rolseth's consistency and leadership on the outside have helped fuel the attack, while Kaira Willits has been steady at the setter position, guiding Western's offense with poise and creativity.
• Breanna Nohava and Emalie Depew have provided a solid presence at the net, contributing timely blocks and attacking efficiency that give the Mountaineers valuable balance across the front row.
• Western's defense continues to show effort and improvement, collecting 605 digs and 90 total blocks through the early part of the season.
• Galatia Andrew has been a spark in the back row, leading the team with 164 digs and anchoring the defense with her quick reads and consistent passing.
• The Mountaineers' blocking unit has also shown signs of growth, with Nohava and Singleton combining to form an effective wall at the net.
• From the service line, the Mountaineers have not been afraid to stay aggressive, recording 72 aces as they look to pressure opponents early in rallies.
• The team's ability to generate momentum from serving runs has helped them compete toe-to-toe with some of the RMAC's toughest opponents, including tight sets against Regis, UCCS, and Westminster.
• As conference play continues, Western is aiming to turn its hard work into results. The group's chemistry and energy have grown each week under head coach Jennifer Lopez, and the experience gained through a challenging early schedule has the team better prepared for the battles ahead.
• With Rolseth's steady scoring, Andrew's defense, and the continued development of the young roster, the Mountaineers are trending in the right direction and ready to make a statement in the second half of the 2025 campaign.

 
FORT LEWIS GOING INTO THE WEEK | 2025 STATS

• The Fort Lewis College volleyball team is off to a strong start in the 2025 season, posting a 9-4 overall record and 3-1 mark in RMAC play.
• The Skyhawks have been consistent on offense, recording 658 kills with a .200 team hitting percentage while holding opponents to .159.
• Fort Lewis has also outpaced its competition in assists (576–510), digs (927–894), and service aces (86–71), showing balance on both ends of the court.
• Cambria Freymuth has been the go-to option at the net with 138 kills, followed closely by Ella Butler with 116 and Jordan DeJesus with 106.
• Setter Arianna Reyna has guided the offense with 289 assists, while Addie Garn has added 190 and leads the team with 17 service aces.
• Defensively, libero Emery Pomroy anchors the back row with 191 digs, and blockers Ellie Ames and Ella Butler share the team lead with 25 total blocks apiece.

 
COLORADO MINES GOING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025 STATS

• The Colorado School of Mines women's volleyball team has surged into the 2025 season with a 12–4 overall record and a 3–3 conference mark, demonstrating a well-rounded attack and gritty defense.
• On offense, Mines has put up 786 kills to opponents' 723, committing 310 errors on 2,206 attempts for a .216 hitting percentage, while holding opponents to .177.
• Their balance shows in assists too — 735 vs. 675 — and they've edged out opponents in digs with 950 to 936. Their blocking presence is strong as well, posting 134.5 blocks vs. the opponents' 132.0, averaging roughly 2.24 blocks per set.
• Leading the charge, Jenna McLaughlin tops the team in kills with 175, followed closely by Amanda Donais Dudley with 171 and Abbie O'Shay with 123.
• In the back row, Jada Price is a force with 210 digs, while Francesca Nuzzo adds 185. On the assist front, Hailee Martinez directs the offense with a team-high 579 assists, also pacing the squad in service aces with 18.

UP NEXT
Mountaineer Volleyball hits the road competing against New Mexico Highlands and Adams State on Fri. and Sat. Oct. 24 & 25.

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