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Volleyball Travels to Pumpkin Bash Tournament this Weekend

Women's Volleyball

Volleyball Travels to Pumpkin Bash Tournament this Weekend

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -  The Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves (18-7, 7-1 A-R-C) return to action on Friday, Nov. 3, when they face Benedictine University (11-13, 7-6 NACC) in the Pumpkin Bash. The Prairie Wolves will then face the Cornell Rams (18-6, 6-0 MWC) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, followed by the Augustana Vikings (21-5, 6-0 CCIW) at 1:00 p.m.


NEBRASKA WESLEYAN vs. BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY
Location: Rock Island, Ill.
Time: 6 P.M.
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NEBRASKA WESLEYAN vs. CORNELL
Location: Rock Island, Ill.
Time: 11 A.M.
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NEBRASKA WESLEYAN vs. AUGUSTANA
Location: Rock Island, Ill.
Time: 1 P.M.
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A WEEK IN REVIEW
  • On Friday, Oct. 27, the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves were defeated in five sets by Dubuque (16-25, 27-25, 25-22, 23-25, 9-15), and on Saturday, Oct. 28, they defeated Loras in four sets (18-25, 30-28, 25-20, 25-15).
  • The Prairie Wolves were paced by Addie Thomas, who ended with 21 kills against the Spartans after surpassing 1,000 career digs against Wartburg. In addition, Thomas had 13 digs and two service aces. Molly Ramirez came in second with ten kills and a .192 kill percentage. 
  • Elecea Saathoff led the Prairie Wolves with 42 assists.
  • Thomas led the way with 19 kills against the Duhawks on Saturday, followed by Jaclyn Riedl with 10 kills. Elecea Saathoff led the squad with 39 assists. 

HISTORY VS. BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY

  • This will be the fourth meeting between the Prairie Wolves and the Eagles, with the Prairie Wolves leading the series 2-1. 
  • Nebraska Wesleyan and Benedictine last met in 1989, with Nebraska Wesleyan winning in three sets (15-10, 13-15, 15-6).

HISTORY VS. CORNELL

  • The Prairie Wolves and the Rams will play for the fourth time, with Cornell leading the series 3-0.
  • The Prairie Wolves were defeated by Cornell in 2021 on October 16, 2021 in Colorado Springs. Nebraska Wesleyan was defeated in four sets (26-24, 21-25, 22-25, and 10-25). 

HISTORY VS. AUGUSTANA

  • The Prairie Wolves and the Vikings will meet for the seventh time, with the Prairie Wolves leading the series 4-2.
  • Nebraska Wesleyan defeated Augustana in five sets (25-19, 20-25, 21-25, 27-25, 15-13) in their most recent meeting in 2021.
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Players Mentioned

Addie Thomas

#18 Addie Thomas

OH
5' 10"
Junior
Molly Ramirez

#25 Molly Ramirez

OPP
5' 10"
Freshman
Right Side
Jaclyn Riedl

#23 Jaclyn Riedl

OH
6' 0"
Freshman
Outside Hitter
Elecea Saathoff

#6 Elecea Saathoff

S
5' 9"
Freshman
Setter

Players Mentioned

Addie Thomas

#18 Addie Thomas

5' 10"
Junior
OH
Molly Ramirez

#25 Molly Ramirez

5' 10"
Freshman
Right Side
OPP
Jaclyn Riedl

#23 Jaclyn Riedl

6' 0"
Freshman
Outside Hitter
OH
Elecea Saathoff

#6 Elecea Saathoff

5' 9"
Freshman
Setter
S