DENVER - The University of Denver volleyball team is set for matches against St. Thomas and North Dakota State this week.

The Pioneers will travel to Saint Paul for a matchup against the Tommies on Thursday evening, before returning home for a battle against the Bison on Saturday afternoon in Hamilton.

SERIES HISTORY VS. ST THOMAS
The Pioneers earned a five-set win over the Tommies on Oct. 12, 2024, with a tie for the largest five-set comeback in program history. DU owns a 7-0 record over St. Thomas.

SERIES HISTORY VS. NDSU
Denver dropped the most recent matchup against the NDSU, 3-0, on Nov. 3, 2024. The Pioneers have an 18-7 record against the Bison. 

 THE PENDERGAST ERA
In her first season at the helm, Pendergast led the Pioneers to a 12-4 record in conference play, earning a share of the Summit League regular season title, the first since 2020. DU was a perfect 9-0 in Hamilton Gymnasium, Denver's first perfect record at home since the 2015 season (18-0). Five Pios earned All-Summit League honors including first team selection Cassie Davis

NOTES
• Cassie Davis recorded 27 kills and a .478 hitting percentage against North Dakota to earn Summit League Peak Offensive Performer of the Week (10/7).
• Molly Mirabelli ranks third in the Summit League in blocks per set (1.28) and sixth in hitting percentage (.289).
• DU's 13-7, five set comeback over St. Thomas is tied for the largest fifth set comeback since 2000.
• Denver recorded an undefeated record in Hamilton Gymnasium (9-0) in 2023 for the first time since 2015 when the Pioneers went a perfect 18-0 season.
• The Pios owned a 12-4 record in Summit League play last season for their 10th straight year with at least 12 league victories.
• Denver's 14-12 record last year mark the program's 13th-straight winning season

PRESEASON POLL AND WATCH LIST
Denver was picked second in the Summit League Preseason Poll, earning 51 points. Fifth year middle blocker Molly Mirabelli and outside hitter Cassie Davis were tabbed as "Players to Watch" by the conference.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the 2024 volleyball season are on sale now, and can be purchased here.

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