The Mount Marty University (MMU) women's volleyball season came to a close after a hard-fought battle in the GPAC Tournament Quarterfinals, falling to the #1 seeded Northwestern College Red Raiders, 3-0, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Orange City, Iowa.
The loss finishes the Lancers' season with a final overall record of 12-16.
Match Summary
Facing the top seed in the tournament, the Lancers showed resilience, particularly in the final set, but ultimately could not overcome the high efficiency of the nationally ranked Red Raiders.
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Final Score: Northwestern (Iowa) wins 3-0.
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Set Scores: 25-15, 25-22, 27-25.
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The Clincher: The final set was an extended battle, with MMU pushing the top-seeded Northwestern team to extra points before falling 27-25.
Offensive and Defensive Breakdown
Northwestern was highly efficient, hitting .304 as a team, while the Lancers struggled with consistency, finishing with a .140 hitting percentage.
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Attack Leaders: Caitlin Guenther was the most effective Lancer attacker, recording 9 kills with a strong .273hitting percentage. Jaya Wachholtz added 8 kills.
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Defense: The Lancer defense recorded 53 digs, led by Julia Weber with 20 digs. MMU also totaled 6.0 team blocks.
| Statistic |
Mount Marty |
#1 Northwestern (Iowa) |
| Hitting % |
.140 |
.304 |
| Kills |
39 |
45 |
| Digs |
53 |
39 |
Season Conclusion
Though the season ends in the GPAC Quarterfinals against the top seed, the team's 12 wins and GPAC Tournament appearance marked a successful campaign for the Mount Marty Volleyball program.
