University of Denver Volleyball Team Set for Husker Invitational Matches

Strategic Insights -

The University of Denver volleyball team is gearing up for a pair of matches against Montana State and the Citadel as part of the University of Nebraska's Husker Invitational this weekend. The Pioneers are looking to build momentum after a successful season under first-year head coach Pendergast, who led the team to a 12-4 record in conference play and a share of the Summit League regular season title.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University of Denver volleyball team will face Montana State and the Citadel at the University of Nebraska's Husker Invitational this weekend.
  • Denver is 1-3 in its Division I history against Montana State, with the last meeting resulting in a 3-0 victory for Denver in 2016.
  • The Pioneers own a 1-0 record against the Citadel, with the lone match between the two teams taking place in 2012.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Statistics:

  • Denver has a 1-3 record against Montana State in Division I history.
  • The Pioneers have a 1-0 record against the Citadel, with their last meeting in 2012.
  • Denver won 12 of its 22 conference matches under Pendergast's leadership, earning a share of the Summit League regular season title.
  • The Pioneers finished with a 9-0 record in Hamilton Gymnasium, their best home record since 2015 (18-0).
  • Five Pios earned All-Summit League honors, including first-team selection Cassie Davis.
  • Denver was picked second in the Summit League Preseason Poll, earning 51 points.

Sources:

  • University of Denver Athletics
  • SUMMIT League Preseason Poll (no publication date)