DENVER - The University of Denver volleyball team closes out its home season with matches against Kansas City and North Dakota this week.

The Pioneers will take on the Roos on Thursday night before facing the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Saturday afternoon for senior day in Hamilton.

SERIES HISTORY VS KANSAS CITY
The Pioneers owns a 7-3 record against the Roos. Denver won the most recent matchup, 3-1, on October 19 in Kansas City.

SERIES HISTORY VS NORTH DAKOTA
Denver owns an undefeated 12-0 record against North Dakota. The Pioneers defeated the Fighting Hawks in five sets on October 5.

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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