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Minnesota to Host Spring Matches Tomorrow
3/28/2025 1:59:00 PM | Volleyball
Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for fans
MINNEAPOLIS-- The University of Minnesota women's volleyball team is set to host multiple spring matches tomorrow at Maturi Pavilion. The only two open to the public, however, are contests between Iowa and Iowa State at 2 p.m. and Minnesota and Northern Iowa at 4 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Minnesota vs. Iowa (Closed to the Public, Three Sets)
Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m.
Maturi Pavilion
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa (Pass List Only, Three Sets)
Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m.
Maturi Pavilion
Iowa State vs. Iowa (Free Admission, Open to the Public)
Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m.
Maturi Pavilion
Minnesota vs. Northern Iowa (Free Admission, Open to the Public)
Saturday, March 29 at 4 p.m.
Maturi Pavilion
FORMAT
The first two matches will be three sets, while the final two will be four sets, up to 25 points.
ENTRANCE AND PARKING
Guests should enter from the main entrance on 19th Ave SE, which is the typical entrance for Gophers volleyball matches. Campus parking suggestions: University Ave Ramp ($10 event parking) & Lot 37 - more information, please check the map link. Doors open one hour before the match begins.
SPRING 2025 SEASON
• Minnesota has been practicing since January in preparation for their six-match spring schedule. They'll play three times at home, including twice on Saturday vs. Iowa and Northern Iowa. Their third home match is on Saturday, April 12, and will be open to the public.
• The Gophers hold a 17-player roster this spring and will add freshman outside hitter Kelly Kinney (West Palm Beach, Fla.) this summer.
• Freshmen early-enrollees Carly Gilk (Opposite/Brooklyn Park, Minn.), McKenna Garr (DS/L, Rush City, Minn.) and Jordan Taylor (Middle Blocker/Houston, Texas) have been training with the team this spring in addition to transfers Lourdès Myers (Middle Blocker/Purdue) and Georgia Lee (Setter/Rutgers).
• Minnesota's experienced returnees include outsides Alex Acevedo, Julia Hanson and Mckenna Wucherer, middle Calissa Minatee, opposite Lauren Crowl, DS/Libero's Zeynep Palabiyik and Kate Thibault.
MINNESOTA VOLLEYBALL IN 2024
• Minnesota heads into the 2025 season after making the Round of 32 for the second straight year but improving to a 21-11 (13-7 Big Ten) record. The Gophers tallied two top-10 ranked wins in 2024, including their first win over a No. 1 ranked team since 2019.
• All-American and First Team All-Big Ten outside Julia Hanson returns to pace the Gophers while five newcomers (three freshmen, two transfers) were added this spring.
• The Gophers lose three All-Big Ten players in setter Melani Shaffmaster, opposite Lydia Grote and middle Phoebe Awoleye. Redshirt freshman Stella Swenson is expected to take over starting duties at setter while there will be an open competition at opposite. Redshirt senior Purdue transfer Lourdès Myers and freshman Jordan Taylor were added to provide depth and skill to the middle spots.
UP NEXT
Minnesota will head to Brookings, S.D., next weekend to take on South Dakota State and Creighton. The matches will take place on Saturday, April 5.
MATCH INFORMATION
Minnesota vs. Iowa (Closed to the Public, Three Sets)
Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m.
Maturi Pavilion
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa (Pass List Only, Three Sets)
Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m.
Maturi Pavilion
Iowa State vs. Iowa (Free Admission, Open to the Public)
Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m.
Maturi Pavilion
Minnesota vs. Northern Iowa (Free Admission, Open to the Public)
Saturday, March 29 at 4 p.m.
Maturi Pavilion
FORMAT
The first two matches will be three sets, while the final two will be four sets, up to 25 points.
ENTRANCE AND PARKING
Guests should enter from the main entrance on 19th Ave SE, which is the typical entrance for Gophers volleyball matches. Campus parking suggestions: University Ave Ramp ($10 event parking) & Lot 37 - more information, please check the map link. Doors open one hour before the match begins.
SPRING 2025 SEASON
• Minnesota has been practicing since January in preparation for their six-match spring schedule. They'll play three times at home, including twice on Saturday vs. Iowa and Northern Iowa. Their third home match is on Saturday, April 12, and will be open to the public.
• The Gophers hold a 17-player roster this spring and will add freshman outside hitter Kelly Kinney (West Palm Beach, Fla.) this summer.
• Freshmen early-enrollees Carly Gilk (Opposite/Brooklyn Park, Minn.), McKenna Garr (DS/L, Rush City, Minn.) and Jordan Taylor (Middle Blocker/Houston, Texas) have been training with the team this spring in addition to transfers Lourdès Myers (Middle Blocker/Purdue) and Georgia Lee (Setter/Rutgers).
• Minnesota's experienced returnees include outsides Alex Acevedo, Julia Hanson and Mckenna Wucherer, middle Calissa Minatee, opposite Lauren Crowl, DS/Libero's Zeynep Palabiyik and Kate Thibault.
MINNESOTA VOLLEYBALL IN 2024
• Minnesota heads into the 2025 season after making the Round of 32 for the second straight year but improving to a 21-11 (13-7 Big Ten) record. The Gophers tallied two top-10 ranked wins in 2024, including their first win over a No. 1 ranked team since 2019.
• All-American and First Team All-Big Ten outside Julia Hanson returns to pace the Gophers while five newcomers (three freshmen, two transfers) were added this spring.
• The Gophers lose three All-Big Ten players in setter Melani Shaffmaster, opposite Lydia Grote and middle Phoebe Awoleye. Redshirt freshman Stella Swenson is expected to take over starting duties at setter while there will be an open competition at opposite. Redshirt senior Purdue transfer Lourdès Myers and freshman Jordan Taylor were added to provide depth and skill to the middle spots.
UP NEXT
Minnesota will head to Brookings, S.D., next weekend to take on South Dakota State and Creighton. The matches will take place on Saturday, April 5.
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