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Bemidji State University Volleyball Team Looking to Revamp with Young Squad in 2025 Season

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Aug 11, 2025 — 1 min read

As the 2025 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll was released, the Bemidji State University Volleyball team was voted 13th by league coaches. Head coach Erika Bute emphasized the team's eagerness to improve, with 15 underclassmen on the roster and three senior leaders setting the tone. Freshman standout Ava Athman returns after a stellar debut season, with Bute citing her growth and competitiveness as key factors for the team's success.

Key Takeaways:

The Bemidji State University Volleyball team was voted 13th in the 2025 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll, earning 53 points.
Sophomore middle blocker/utility Ava Athman was named the team's Preseason Player to Watch, showcasing her growth and competitiveness after a stellar freshman season.
Head coach Erika Bute highlighted the team's young but fierce roster, comprising 15 underclassmen, including nine sophomores and seven freshmen, while being led by three senior leaders.
Bemidji State opens the new season with a four-match road trip to St. Petersburg, Florida, competing in the Eckerd College Classic against Ohio Dominican, Maryville University, Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, and Eckerd College.
The team will then face Southwest Minnesota State University and University of Sioux Falls in the 2025 conference season opener on September 19-20.

Statistics:

The Bemidji State University Volleyball team earned 53 points in the 2025 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Sophomore middle blocker/utility Ava Athman averaged 1.38 kills per set, recorded a hitting percentage of .173, and averaged 0.80 digs per set, 0.33 blocks per set, and 1.89 points per set in her first season with the Beavers.
Head coach Erika Bute graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Augustana University.

Sources:

Bemidji State University Athletics Minnesota
Bemidji State University Volleyball team press release

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