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  • Holtan, Sherden Highlight AVCA Central Region Awards

    Holtan, Sherden Highlight AVCA Central Region Awards

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    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…

  • Volleyball Comes Back to Beat Augsburg in Five Sets, Advances to MIAC Title Match

    Volleyball Comes Back to Beat Augsburg in Five Sets, Advances to MIAC Title Match

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    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…

  • Volleyball Earns Multiple Honors in MIAC Postseason Awards

    Volleyball Earns Multiple Honors in MIAC Postseason Awards

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    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.,…

  • Volleyball Hands Saint Ben’s First MIAC Loss

    Volleyball Hands Saint Ben’s First MIAC Loss

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    In a battle of undefeated teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the No. 10 Gustavus volleyball team bounced back after a first set loss to beat Saint Benedict in four, 20-25, 25-7, 25-17, 25-23, extending its winning streak to 15 while improving to 23-2 overall and 9-0 in the league.

  • Volleyball Wins Pair of 3-0 Matches at St. Kate’s Tourney

    Volleyball Wins Pair of 3-0 Matches at St. Kate’s Tourney

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    The No. 11 Gustavus volleyball team looked every part of its national ranking Saturday, claiming two convincing straight-set victories at the St. Kate’s tournament. The Gusties defeated UC-Santa Cruz 25-9, 25-13, 25-16 and followed by beating Luther 25-17, 25-19, 25-18 to extend their winning streak to 13 matches. The Gusties are now 21-2 overall.

  • Volleyball Wins 11th Straight, Tops St. Thomas in Four Sets

    Volleyball Wins 11th Straight, Tops St. Thomas in Four Sets

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    The No. 11 Gustavus volleyball team extended its winning streak to 11 with a four-set victory at St. Thomas on Wednesday night. The Gusties won 25-20, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22 to improve to 19-2 overall and 7-0 in the MIAC. St. Thomas falls to 16-7 overall and 5-2 in the league.

  • Hanson Named MIAC Volleyball Hitter of the Week

    Hanson Named MIAC Volleyball Hitter of the Week

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    Lauren Hanson (Sr., Redwood Falls, Minn.) averaged 3.24 kills per set along with a .303 hitting percentage as the No. 10 Gustavus volleyball team went 4-0 throughout the week to improve its winning streak to 10 matches. For her performance, Hanson has been named MIAC Volleyball Hitter of the Week for the second time this…

  • Volleyball Starts UW-Whitewater Tourney with Four-Set Win

    Volleyball Starts UW-Whitewater Tourney with Four-Set Win

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    The No. 10 Gustavus volleyball team won its eighth consecutive match Friday night at the UW-Whitewater Dig Panici Classic with a four-set victory over UW-Stevens Point. The Gusties won by set scores of 26-24, 23-25, 25-23, and 25-23 to improve to 16-2 overall.

  • Volleyball Wins No-Doubter at Macalester

    Volleyball Wins No-Doubter at Macalester

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    The No. 11 Gustavus volleyball team claimed a convincing straight-set victory over Macalester on Thursday night, marking its eighth shutout win in 15 matches. The Gusties won by scores of 25-8, 25-15, and 25-12 to improve to 13-2 overall and 4-0 in the MIAC.

  • Volleyball Beats Hamline in Straight Sets

    Volleyball Beats Hamline in Straight Sets

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    The No. 9 Gustavus volleyball team Wednesday began conference play with a straight-set victory over Hamline. The Gusties won by scores of 25-15, 25-14, and 25-23 to improve to 8-1 overall and 1-0 in the MIAC.