VB-PREVIEW-11.14.25

Volleyball Drew Dunathan

Volleyball Concludes Season on the Road

Western Colorado at CSU Pueblo
7 PM – Fri. Nov. 14 | Pueblo, Colo. Massari Arena
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Western Colorado at Colorado Christian
3 PM – Sat. Nov. 15 | Lakewood, CO CCU Event Center
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Gunnison, Colo.    Mountaineer Volleyball plays final two games of the season at CSU Pueblo and CCU on Fri. Nov. 14 and Sat. Nov. 15.
 
WESTERN COLORADO GOING INTO THE WEEK | 2025 STATS
  • The Mountaineers have continued to build around key contributors who have carried much of the offensive load this season.
  • Senior outside hitter Olive Rolseth has logged an impressive 218 kills (2.63 per set) and is clearly the go-to attacker in critical moments.
  • front-row presence Kyra Kidd has shown promise as well with 122 kills (at a .196 hit percentage) and a team-leading 59 total blocks, illustrating her growing impact at the net.
  • Setter/multi-role player Anuhea Kaalele has contributed 86 kills and 12 service aces, pointing to a two-way threat that offers the squad additional offensive versatility.
  • In the backcourt, defensive anchor Galatia Andrew has paced the team's digging effort with 302 digs, providing critical stability in serve-receive and transition defense.

CSU PUEBLO GOING INTO THE WEEK | 2025 STATS
  • The ThunderWolves have steadily built momentum this season and head into this matchup riding a solid 17-7 overall record (9-3 in the RMAC conference) and a four-match win streak.
  • Their offense is clicking, averaging 13.0 kills per set while maintaining a hitting percentage of .231—well ahead of their opponents' .184.
  • On the service side, they've generated 1.41 aces per set and held reception errors down to 1.07 per set, giving them a reliable edge in serve-receive battles.
  • Defensively and at the net, the ThunderWolves average 16.4 digs per set and a strong 2.31 blocks per set compared to opponents' 1.85 blocks per set.

COLORADO CHRISTIAN GOING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025 STATS
  • The Cougars have totaled 1,175 kills through 91 sets, averaging 12.9 per set, nearly matching their opponents' 12.7.
  • Offensively, CCU has relied on the strong hitting of Connelly Kilgore, who leads the team with 266 kills, followed closely by Suzanna Conner with 249 and Renee Phillips with 231.
  • Setter Krista Traynor continues to be the offensive anchor with 550 assists, running an efficient attack that maintains a .203 team hitting percentage.
  • On the defensive end, libero Kristina House has been a standout with 377 digs, helping the Cougars average 15 digs per set—equal to their opponents' mark and a reflection of their resilience in long rallies.
  • At the net, Phillips leads the blocking effort with 73 total blocks, contributing to a team average of 1.95 blocks per set.
  • CCU's serve game also poses a threat, totaling 139 aces on the year (1.53 per set), though limiting service and reception errors will be crucial against a strong conference opponent.

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Players Mentioned

Olive Rolseth

#1 Olive Rolseth

OH/RS
6' 2"
Senior
Kyra Kidd

#9 Kyra Kidd

MB/RS
6' 1"
Junior
Galatia Andrew

#2 Galatia Andrew

LB / DS
5' 3"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Olive Rolseth

#1 Olive Rolseth

6' 2"
Senior
OH/RS
Kyra Kidd

#9 Kyra Kidd

6' 1"
Junior
MB/RS
Galatia Andrew

#2 Galatia Andrew

5' 3"
Sophomore
LB / DS