COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.,   Mountaineer Volleyball heads to Colorado Springs to participate in the Mountain Lion Classic on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13. 
 
WESTERN COLORADO HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025 STATS

• Western Colorado enters the season with a 0–4 record, showing promise and building experience through its first four matches.
• The Mountaineers have combined for 109 kills on 419 attempts, and while still finding consistency, the team has contributed 101 assists and 23 service aces, reflecting active offensive engagement.
• Defensively, WCU has collected 127 digs, demonstrating persistence in the back row, and the team has begun developing its blocking presence at the net with 13 total blocks.
• Senior Olive Rolseth leads the team with 38 kills and adds 11 digs, providing a strong two-way presence, while junior Liv Marshall has matched her with 38 kills and 25 digs, showing consistent production in both offense and defense.
• Freshman Setter Anuhea Kaalele has effectively orchestrated the offense with 40 assists, contributing to the team's attack and serve-receive efforts. Sophomore Galatia Andrew anchors the back row with 40 digs (3.08 per set), helping the Mountaineers stay competitive in long rallies, and junior Kyra Kidd has made an impact at the net with 5 blocks.
• Overall, while the team continues to work toward consistent offensive execution, individual performances from Rolseth, Marshall, Kaalele, and Andrew highlight the Mountaineers' talent and potential.
• With continued focus on blocking and team coordination, WCU is poised to grow stronger as the season progresses.

UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025 STATS

• The Jimmies enter the weekend with a 2-1 overall record after competing in the Fifth Annual Ray Thrasher Volleyball Classic.
• Junior Ava Mueller leads the offense with 23 kills (2.56 per set), 27 total points, one assist, and three aces. Junior Corbyn Menz follows closely with 24 kills (2.67 per set), 25.5 total points, and an assist.
• Senior setter Lily Bertsch has guided the attack with 55 assists while also contributing eight aces and two kills.
• Defensively, junior Momoka anchors the back row with 48 digs (5.33 per set), while junior Addison Brooke leads at the net with six blocks.

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025 STATS

• Millersville enters the upcoming weekend with a 2–2 overall record, highlighted by wins over Dominican (NY) and Georgian Court.
• Kylee Schurig has paced the attack with double-digit kills in multiple matches, including 16 against Dominican and 10 against Georgian Court.
• Caroline Halsey has been a consistent contributor, recording 11 kills in the Dominican match. Taylor Welter led the team with 14 kills in the sweep over Georgian Court. Trinity Baldwin has directed the offense, posting a season-best 26 assists against Dominican and adding 11 vs. Charleston (WV).
• Becca Hartranft tallied a team-high 16 digs in the Dominican victory. Makenzie Muscarello added 7 digs in the sweep of Georgian Court.
• Baldwin and Halsey combined for six aces against Charleston, while the team recorded 13 service aces in the Dominican win.
• The Marauders hit an efficient .257 attack percentage through four matches and have outpaced opponents in total blocks (4–1 in solos).

WESTERN NEW MEXICO HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025 STATS

• Western New Mexico opened the season with a 2–2 record at the Mustang Invitational, showcasing a balanced attack and a strong defensive identity. Through four matches, the Mustangs have combined for 187 kills on 577 attempts, hitting .198 as a team.
• The offense has been fueled by 146 total assists and supported by 12 service aces, while defensively the group has collected 269 digs and controlled the net with 39 total blocks.
• Individually, junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Salgado has been the most consistent scorer, posting a team-high 51 kills. She is followed closely by middle blocker Daphne Posthumus with 43 kills and 19 total blocks, and junior Brynlee Barris, who has contributed 33 kills and 15 blocks of her own. Setter Hannah Haggard has orchestrated the offense with 117 assists, averaging nearly nine per set, while also adding a pair of service aces.
• On the defensive end, libero Mikelle McAfee anchors the back row with 74 digs, leading all Mustangs in ball control and serve receive. Salgado has chipped in with 33 digs, while Haggard adds 42 to balance her setting duties.
• At the net, Posthumus and Barris have established themselves as a dominant blocking duo, combining for 34 blocks, with Hailey Meeks adding another 12 to round out a formidable front line.

UC-COLORADO SPRINGS GOING INTO THE WEEKEND | 2025 STATS

• UCCS boasts a perfect 4–0 record, powered by an explosive offense that's tallied 201 kills on 467 attempts, yielding an impressive .281 team hitting percentage, significantly outpacing opponents.
• The Mountain Lions have distributed 187 assists, delivered 40 service aces, and shown consistency in serve reception with only 16 errors. Defensively, they've logged 182 digs and matched opponents in total blocks—25 each, with UCCS behind 4 solo blocks plus 42 block assists.
• Offensively, Junior Nicole Martin has emerged as a standout, amassing 39 kills at 2.79 per set and scoring 56.5 total points. Setter Maylen Mitrovich has anchored the offense with 83 assists (averaging 5.93 per set) and added 12 service aces, while Sydnee Walker has contributed 39 kills at 2.79 per set.
• On the defensive end, Maylen Mitrovich returns value with 29 digs and a strong net presence of 8 total blocks. Rylee Ransom has achieved 39 digs of her own. Nicole Martin, in addition to her offensive output, has recorded 12 total blocks, supporting the Lion defense.

 
UP NEXT
The Mountaineers will host South Dakota Mines for their home opener and the start of conference play on Friday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m.

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