https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=wvballLatest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athleticsen-us60https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/30/womens-volleyball-rosenberg-and-lester-earn-all-tournament-team-honors-at-ferris-state-invitational.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/30/womens-volleyball-rosenberg-and-lester-earn-all-tournament-team-honors-at-ferris-state-invitational.aspxWomen's Volleyball

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Senior middle blocker Avery Rosenberg and junior setter Jadyn Lester were named to the Ferris State Invitational All-Tournament Team following their standout performances over the weekend. The duo paced the Minnesota State volleyball team across four non-conference matches to open the 2026 season.]]>Jadyn Lester setting the volleyball during MSU match against Emporia StateSun, 30 Aug 2026 13:38:00 CST2321065https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/29/womens-volleyball-mavericks-lose-to-no-10-ferris-state-in-straight-sets.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/29/womens-volleyball-mavericks-lose-to-no-10-ferris-state-in-straight-sets.aspxWomen's Volleyball

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Minnesota State (1-3) suffered a 3-0 defeat against Ferris State (4-0) on Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Arena. The set scores were 25-22, 25-13, and 25-14, with Ferris State maintaining a strong attack percentage of .432 throughout the match.]]>Lily Riese swinging at a volleyballSat, 29 Aug 2026 14:22:00 CST2321064https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/28/womens-volleyball-mavericks-swept-by-no-3-msu-denver.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/28/womens-volleyball-mavericks-swept-by-no-3-msu-denver.aspxWomen's Volleyball

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Minnesota State (1-2) fell to MSU Denver (2-1) in straight sets, 19-25, 20-25, 18-25, at Ewigleben Sports Arena on Friday evening. The Mavericks registered 31 kills during the match, with their most efficient set coming in the third at a .243 hitting percentage.]]>Olivia Sturgis attacking the volleyballFri, 28 Aug 2026 18:28:00 CST2321061https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/28/womens-volleyball-mavericks-bounce-back-with-sweep-over-lions.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/28/womens-volleyball-mavericks-bounce-back-with-sweep-over-lions.aspxWomen's Volleyball

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Minnesota State (1-1) swept Purdue University Northwest (0-1) in straight sets, 3-0, on Friday at Ewigleben Sports Arena. The Mavericks recorded a .362 hitting percentage and tallied 11 service aces to secure the victory.]]>Avery Rosenberg tipping past a blockFri, 28 Aug 2026 11:42:00 CST2321060https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/27/womens-volleyball-mavericks-fall-to-hornets-in-season-opener.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/27/womens-volleyball-mavericks-fall-to-hornets-in-season-opener.aspxWomen's Volleyball

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Minnesota State (0-1) fell to Emporia State (1-0) in a four-set match, concluding with scores of 15-25, 19-25, 25-18, and 18-25. The Mavericks recorded 10 team blocks in the effort, but the Hornets capitalized on their superior attacking percentage to secure the victory.]]>Jadyn Lester setting the volleyball during MSU match against Emporia StateThu, 27 Aug 2026 16:27:00 CST2321058https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-volleyball-mavericks-set-to-open-2026-season-at-the-ferris-state-invitational.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-volleyball-mavericks-set-to-open-2026-season-at-the-ferris-state-invitational.aspxWomen's Volleyball

MANKATO, Minn.  – The Minnesota State volleyball team opens the 2026 season in Big Rapids, Mich., for the Ferris State Invitational, which takes place August 27-29, hosted by Ferris State at the Ewigleben Sports Arena.]]>Lester sets the ballWed, 26 Aug 2026 09:18:00 CST2321054https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/5/womens-volleyball-maverick-volleyball-picked-to-finish-sixth-in-nsic-preseason-coaches-poll.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/5/womens-volleyball-maverick-volleyball-picked-to-finish-sixth-in-nsic-preseason-coaches-poll.aspxWomen's Volleyball

BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- The Minnesota State volleyball team has been picked to finish sixth in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll.]]>2026 NSIC Preseason Volleyball Coaches Poll GraphicWed, 5 Aug 2026 10:15:00 CST2321039https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/23/womens-volleyball-maverick-volleyball-team-receives-avca-team-academic-award.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/7/23/womens-volleyball-maverick-volleyball-team-receives-avca-team-academic-award.aspxWomen's Volleyball

LEXINGTON, Ky. --- The Minnesota State volleyball team has earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for its efforts in the classroom during 2025-26 academic season.]]>2025 Volleyball Team PhotoThu, 23 Jul 2026 10:59:00 CST2321029https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/general-fifth-annual-mavweek-challenge-kicks-off-today.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/general-fifth-annual-mavweek-challenge-kicks-off-today.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Hockey, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Hockey, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling

MANKATO, Minn. — The fifth annual MavWeek Challenge kicks off today and runs through Friday night, inviting Maverick fans, alumni, and supporters to come together to fuel the future of Minnesota State Athletics.]]>A graphic for the 2026 MavWeek ChallengeMon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:00 CST320861https://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/16/womens-volleyball-four-mavericks-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2025/12/16/womens-volleyball-four-mavericks-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Greenwood, Ind. – Minnesota State volleyball had four student-athletes selected to the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Honorees include senior Ellie Kline, redshirt junior Mary Satori, junior Avery Rosenberg, and sophomore Avery Klein.]]>CSC Volleyball HonorsTue, 16 Dec 2025 11:01:00 CST2320399