WAYNE, NE – The University of Mary volleyball team prepares for a massive road trip as the Marauders head to Wayne, NE, to compete against nationally ranked #2 Wayne State College on Friday, October 9, at 6 pm. UMary then travels to Sioux Falls, SD, to take on Augustana University on Saturday, October 10, at 11 am.
THE RECORD
The Marauders are 4-13 overall and are 2-7 in the NSIC. They are currently tied for 12
th place in the conference standings.
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www.goumary.com/coverage.
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 were defeated in three sets at home by the University of Sioux Falls and #11 Southwest Minnesota State University.
STAT LEADERS
Judith Burke has the most kills (177) on the Marauders. Burke ranks 16
th in the NSIC in total kills and 13
th in kills per set (3.11), 17
th in total points (196), and points per set (3.44)
Holli Klettheimer has the highest attack percentage (.258) and the most blocks (40) on UMary, to go along with 108 kills. Klettheimer ranks 19
th in the conference in blocks per set (0.77).
Natalie Boehmer has dished out a team-best 519 assists and is tied for the most aces (14) on the Marauders. Boehmer is 8
th in the NSIC in total assists and 6
th in assists per set (9.11).
True freshman
Norah Thome has posted a team-high 133 digs.
OPPO RESEARCH – WSC
Wayne State College is 17-1 on the season and 9-0 in the Northern Sun. The Wildcats are ranked second in the nation according to the most recent AVCA Coaches' Poll. Sophomore outside hitter Delaney Miller leads the team in kills (203) on a .272 hitting percentage. Junior setter Molly Romano holds the most assists (638) on the Wildcats. Junior middle hitter Chloe Hanel leads WSC in blocks (69) and ranks third in the conference in blocks per set (1.13).
OPPO RESEARCH – AU
Augustana University is 9-8 overall and 3-6 in the NSIC. Senior outside hitter Reagan Jansen has recorded the most kills (198) on the Vikings on a .203 attack percentage and has the highest number of digs (205). Senior middle blocker Maya Wente leads the team in blocks (63) and is second in kills (185). Senior setter Kilah Franke has the most assists (579) on AU.
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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