Gunnison, Colo.    Mountaineer Volleyball travels to Salt Lake City, Utah to take on Westminster and Adams state on Thurs. and Fri. Oct. 30 & 31.
 
WESTERN COLORADO GOING INTO THE WEEK | 2025 STATS

• The Western Colorado Mountaineers have faced a challenging 2025 season, entering play with a 1–19 overall record and 0–10 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action.
• In their most recent match, they fell in five sets to Adams State, 17–25, 27–25, 25–23, 16–25, and 12–15, showing resilience despite the tough schedule.
• Olive Rolseth has led the team offensively with 183 kills in 69 sets, averaging 2.65 kills per set and contributing 204 points overall.
• Galatia Andrew has been a key playmaker, recording 67 assists and 16 aces, helping run the Mountaineers' offense effectively, adding 236 digs.
• Anuhea Kaalele has contributed on both ends of the court with 71 kills, 267 assists, and 11 service aces, showing versatility in attack and distribution.
• Emily Robins has provided steady offensive support with 30 kills and 40 points.
• Kyra Kidd, a middle blocker/right side hitter, has appeared in 70 sets this season, recording 114 kills, 156 total points, and 325 total attacks. She has also contributed 38 digs and 50 total blocks, demonstrating her defensive capabilities alongside her offensive contributions.
• Emalie Depew, an outside hitter/right side, has participated in 28 sets, accumulating 41 kills, 59.5 total points, and 129 total attacks. She has also recorded 22 digs and 31 total blocks, showcasing her all-around skills on the court.
• Despite the season's struggles, the Mountaineers are focusing on growth and development.

WESTMINSTER GOING INTO THE WEEK | 2025 STATS

• The Westminster Griffins enter the heart of the 2025 season with a 12–8 overall record and 5–5 mark in RMAC play, showing balance on both sides of the ball.
• The team has produced 989 kills on 3,039 attacks for a .192 hitting percentage, narrowly ahead of their opponents' .188. Westminster averages 12.1 kills, 11.1 assists, 1.35 aces, 16.3 digs, and 2.0 blocks per set, reflecting a well-rounded statistical profile.
• At the net, junior middle hitter Mailei Myers has been a steady offensive presence with 156 kills on a .315 attack percentage, while sophomore outside hitter Apiline White adds 59 kills and continues to develop into a reliable option on the pin.
• Sophomore Josie Gerritsen has chipped in 113 kills on 364 swings, providing depth to the Griffins' balanced front line.
• Defensively, Westminster has slightly outdug opponents 1,334 to 1,290 and maintained a slim edge in blocking, averaging 2.0 per set compared to 1.9 for their foes.
• Serving remains an area for improvement with 114 aces offset by 133 service errors, but the team's consistent defense and solid attack efficiency keep them competitive in nearly every match.
• As the season continues, the Griffins will look to tighten their error control, maintain their strong defensive rhythm, and rely on key players like Myers, White, and Gerritsen to push for a higher spot in the RMAC standings.

ADAMS STATE GOING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025 STATS

• Adams State has put together a strong 2025 campaign, sitting at 13–6 overall and 6–3 in RMAC play behind a balanced offense and steady defense.
• The Grizzlies are averaging 13.6 kills per set on a .231 attack percentage, while holding opponents to 11.7 kills per set and a .171 mark.
• Leading the way offensively is outside hitter Kirsten Walton, who has totaled 215 kills on 527 attempts for a .264 hitting percentage, averaging 3.12 kills per set.
• Lacey Bertelsen adds another consistent option on the attack with 177 kills at a .272 clip, while Paige Lewis contributes 143 kills and a .236 percentage in the middle.
• Setter Ashlyn Bassett has been the offensive engine, distributing 663 assists for an average of 9.61 per set and adding 22 service aces.
• From the back row, Kayla Ward anchors the defense with 255 digs (3.70 per set), and Lilly Hoffman has chipped in 148 digs to provide steady support. At the net, Lewis and Bertelsen lead the blocking effort, combining for 106 total blocks as the Grizzlies average 1.72 per set as a team.
• With a well-rounded lineup and strong offensive numbers, Adams State has proven capable of controlling tempo and converting efficiently, setting them up as a tough matchup in conference play heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

UP NEXT
Mountaineer Volleyball hosts final two home matches versus UC-Colorado Springs and MSU Denver on Fri. and Sat. Nov. 7 & 8.

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