BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary volleyball team awaits its final home matches of the season as the Marauders welcome Minnesota State University Moorhead to the McDowell Activity Center on Friday, October 30, at 6 pm. UMary then hosts "Senior Day" on Saturday, October 31, at 1 pm against the University of Minnesota Crookston.

THE RECORD
The Marauders are 4-20 overall and are 2-14 in the NSIC. They are currently 14^th in the conference standings.

FOLLOW LIVE
Links to live stats and video are available at www.goumary.com/coverage.

SENIOR DAY
UMary hosts Senior Day on Saturday, October 31, after the match against UMC. The Marauders honor Karina Hixon and Chloe Solheid for their contributions on and off the court at the University of Mary.

WHITE OUT GAME
Every Friday home match will be a "White Out" game. Fans are encouraged to wear white for the Marauders contest against MSUM.

TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased at UMaryTickets.com. Tickets are $10 + fees ($11 total) per day for adults and $5 + fees ($6 total) for seniors and youth (ages 13-18).

MARAUDERS WEBCASTS STREAMED LIVE ON NSIC NETWORK POWERED BY MIDCO SPORTS NET
For the first time this season, all Northern Sun and Marauders home contests will stream live on the NSIC Network powered by Midco Sports Net. Games can be purchased individually for $10. To view all tournament games, consider purchasing a monthly subscription for $15 or an annual subscription for $79. Visit www.MidcoSportsPlus.com to subscribe today.

LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders fell in three sets on the road to the University of Jamestown.

STAT LEADERS
Judith Burke has the most kills (248) on the Marauders. Burke ranks 18^th in the NSIC in total kills, 15^th in kills per set (3.04), 18^th in total points (265.5), and 19^th in points per set (3.35)

Holli Klettheimer has the highest attack percentage (.221) and the most blocks (52) on UMary, to go along with 161 kills.

Natalie Boehmer has dished out a team-best 695 assists. Boehmer is 9^th in the NSIC in total assists and 8^th in assists per set (8.61).

True freshman Norah Thome has posted a team-high 211 digs. Thome ranks 20^th in the conference in digs and digs per set (2.89).

Dani Highum holds the most serving aces (20) on the team and has added 138 kills.

OPPO RESEARCH – MSUM
Minnesota State University Moorhead is 12-13 overall and 5-11 in the Northern Sun. The Dragons are tied for 11^th in the conference standings. Senior outside hitter Raiah Mandell leads the team in kills (259) on a .288 hitting percentage. Senior outside hitter Maci Martini has recorded the most digs (303) on MSUM. Junior middle blocker Leah Laqua has the most blocks (68) on the Dragons.

OPPO RESEARCH – UMC
The University of Minnesota Crookston is 3-21 overall and 1-15 in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles are 15^th in the conference standings. Senior outside hitter Madison Carsten has posted the most kills (229) on the team. Junior middle hitter Lexi Scharold leads the Golden Eagles in blocks (49). Sophomore setter Ellery Ehresmann has dished out a team-high 418 assists.

THE STAFF
Rob Frost enters his second year as the Marauders head volleyball coach. The Marauders improved on their season and conference win totals in his first season at the helm.

A native of Ohio, Frost spent the 2024 season as an assistant coach at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. Frost's head coaching résumé includes leading Bethel University (IN) in 2023 to a 26-7 overall record and a 13-5 mark in conference play. The Pilots reached as high as No. 15 in the national poll and qualified for the NAIA national tournament.

Maddie Callicoat returns for her third season as an assistant coach for the UMary volleyball program.

RETURNERS
The Marauders bring back nine returners from last year's team. Returning alongside Klettheimer are Chloe Solheid, Karina Hixon, Judith Burke, Dani Highum, Natalie Boehmer, Shea Barron, Myra Newman, and Lily Peterson.

Burke led the team last year in kills with 313. The most kills any Marauder has had since 2017.

Highum was the team leader in serving aces, recording 29. The most aces for a Marauder since 2023.

NEW FACES
Coach Frost and his staff added seven freshmen and one transfer to the mix for the 2025 season. Sophia Heringer, Adella Dehring, Maddie Beaudrie, Peyton Hohn, Loretta Tisch, Ruby Rengo, and Norah Thome will each look to make an impact in their debut college season.

Gabrielle Reynolds transfers to UMary from Cameron University. The junior outside hitter posted 70 kills and 10 blocks for the Aggies.

KLETTHEIMER NAMED PLAYER TO WATCH
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference announced that junior middle blocker Holli Klettheimer has been named the Player to Watch for the University of Mary volleyball team for the upcoming 2026 season. Klettheimer led UMary in attack percentage (.273) last season and contributed 150 kills. The Frankton, IN, native recorded 53 blocks, including a team-best eight solo rejections.

MARAUDERS PICKED TO FINISH 14TH IN THE NSIC
The 2026 NSIC Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll projected the Marauders to finish 14th in the conference for this upcoming season. Last year, UMary took 14th in the NSIC after finishing the season with a 6-22 record overall and a 3-17 record against Northern Sun competition.

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