DENVER – Senior libero
Gianna Bartalo and graduate student
Cadi Boyer were both named to the 2023 Summit League Players to Watch list, the league office announced on Wednesday in conjunction with its annual preseason poll.
The Pioneers were picked sixth as a team in the preseason.
2023 Summit League Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll
| Rank |
School |
Points (1st) |
2022 Record (SL) |
| 1. |
South Dakota |
61 (6) |
29-4 (16-2) |
| 2. |
North Dakota State |
54 (2) |
21-12 (13-5) |
| 3. |
Omaha |
53 (1) |
20-11 (14-4) |
| 4. |
South Dakota State |
39 |
18-15 (11-7) |
| 5. |
North Dakota |
34 |
12-18 (9-9) |
| 6. |
Denver |
30 |
19-12 (12-6) |
| 7. |
Kansas City |
25 |
10-21 (7-11) |
| 8. |
St. Thomas |
16 |
4-26 (2-16) |
| 9. |
Oral Roberts |
12 |
9-21 (6-12) |
Since first year head coach
Megan Pendergast's hiring in June, the Pioneers have added both assistant coaches and four new student-athletes to round out the 2023 roster in
Kate Perryman,
Briley Decker and
Molly and Emma Mirabelli. Baylor transfer
Cassie Davis was also added in the offseason to bring the newcomer list to five.
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