BISMARCK, ND - The University of Mary volleyball team kicks off the 2026 season by hosting the first-ever Marauders First Serve Invitational August 27-29 at the McDowell Activity Center.
The Marauders welcome Montana State University Billings, Bemidji State University, Black Hills State University, and Western New Mexico University.
UMary opens the tournament against MSUB on Thursday, August 27, at 6:00 pm.
FULL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
UMary vs. MSUB – 6 PM
FRIDAY
BSU vs. WNMU – 9 AM
MSUB vs. BHSU – 11:30 AM
UMary vs. BSU – 2 PM
WNMU vs. MSUB – 4:30 PM
UMary vs. BHSU – 7 PM
SATURDAY
MSUB vs. BSU – 9 AM
BHSU vs. WNMU – 11:30 AM
BSU vs. BHSU – 2:30 PM
UMary vs. WNMU – 5 PM
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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. VisitÂ
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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.
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.
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.
Madeline Caillicoat returns for her third season as an assistant coach for the UMary volleyball program.
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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