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Volleyball Uses All-Around Effort to Defeat Oles
The Gustavus volleyball team hosted St. Olaf Thursday in MIAC action and defeated the Oles 3-0. With the win the Gusties move to 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the MIAC while the Oles fall to 14-3 overall and 0-2 in conference.
Volleyball Wins First Home Match of Season Against Morris
The Gustavus volleyball team hosted Minnesota-Morris for its home opener on Tuesday night and took the match in straight sets, 25-14, 25-17, 25-19. With the win the Gusties improve to 7-6 while Morris falls to 4-8.
Volleyball Defeats No. 10 Aurora and North Central (Ill.) to Finish Weekend 4-0
After slow starts to both matches on Friday, the Gustavus volleyball team responded with two strong performances Saturday defeating No. 10 Aurora 3-0 and North Central (Ill.) 3-1.
Volleyball Rallies from Two Deficits to Win a Pair of Matches
After dropping the first set in each of its matches today, the Gustavus volleyball team rallied to win both matches 3-1 and start its season 2-0.
Holtan Earns Third Consecutive AVCA First-Team All-America Honor
For the third consecutive year, Gustavus volleyball setter Nora Holtan (Sr., Rochester, Minn.) has been named AVCA First-Team All-America. Holtan becomes the first player in Gustavus program history and 31st in the nation to earn three First-Team All-America honors.
Holtan, Sherden Highlight AVCA Central Region Awards
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its Division III Regional Awards on Thursday and Gustavus volleyball is well represented with the top two honors in the Central Region. Rachelle Sherden is the Central Region Coach of the Year and Nora Holtan (Sr., Rochester, Minn.) is the Central Region Player of the Year. Kate Holtan (So., Rochester, Minn.) and Brittany Luethmers (Sr., Prior Lake, Minn.) join Nora on the All-Region Team.
Volleyball Comes Back to Beat Augsburg in Five Sets, Advances to MIAC Title Match
It was a defensive battle to the end with long rallies throughout, and at the end of the day the Gustavus volleyball team was able to outlast Augsburg in five sets to advance to the MIAC championship match. The No. 8 Gusties trailed 2-1 after three sets (25-19, 23-25, 20-25), but were able to win the fourth 25-20 and the fifth in convincing fashion 15-6.
Volleyball Earns Multiple Honors in MIAC Postseason Awards
The Gustavus volleyball team received a number of honors Wednesday as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its volleyball awards. Rachelle Sherden was named MIAC Coach of the Year for the second time in four years, Nora Holtan (Sr., Rochester, Minn.) earned Player of the Year for the third straight season, and Brittany Luethmers (Sr., Prior Lake, Minn.) garnered her second consecutive Defensive Player of the Year honor.
Volleyball Completes Perfect Season in the MIAC
The No. 9 Gustavus volleyball team wrapped up the regular season Friday night with a four-set win at Saint Mary’s. The Gusties won by set scores of 25-12, 25-19, 17-25, and 25-18 to improve to 25-2 overall and finish the conference season with a perfect 11-0 record.
Holtan Sisters Earn MIAC Volleyball Athlete of the Week Honors
Gustavus volleyball student-athletes Kate Holtan (So., Rochester, Minn.) and Nora Holtan (Sr., Rochester, Minn.) played exceptionally well in a pair of conference victories and for their efforts Kate has been named MIAC Hitter of the Week and Nora has earned MIAC Setter of the Week.