NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter the weekend with a 13-4 record overall and 6-3 mark in the Northern Sun
• Friday’s contest against the Marauders is a non-conference match
• Northern is hitting .215 this season, averaging 12.6 kills, 11.7 assists, 17.4 digs, 2.2 blocks, and 1.6 aces per set
• Natalia Szybinska leads the offense with 180 kills, averaging 3.05 per set, while Abby Brooks is hitting a team best .358
• Keri Walker is nearing the 700 assist mark for the season, averaging 10.30 assists per set with 649 total
• Walker also leads the team with 27 aces in 2023
• Abby Meister leads not only the Wolves defense, but the Northern Sun Conference with 365 total digs, averaging 5.89 digs per set
• The Wolves defense has a serve receive percentage of .928 
• Brooks also leads the Wolves at the net with 60.0 blocks, averaging 0.95 per set, followed by Walker with 46.0, averaging 0.73 per set

UMARY STORYLINES

• UMary enters the weekend with a 5-13 record overall
• The Marauders are hitting .149, averaging 10.6 kills, 9.8 assists, 16.1 digs, 1.8 blocks, and 1.7 aces per set
• Ally Gruber leads the offense with 180 kills, averaging 2.73 per set, while Maddie Cooper is hitting a team leading .244
• Kameron Selvig has dished out 506 total assists, averaging 7.78 per set
• Kaia Sueker leads the defense with 258 total digs, averaging 4.45 digs per set, while Cooper leads the team at the net with 50.0 blocks, averaging 0.78 per set
• The Marauders are led by head coach Abby Pollart in her third season

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves and Marauders faced off last week in NSIC action with Northern notching a 3-2 victory
• Szybinska led the team with a career high 25 kills, hitting .400, while Walker dished out a season high 53 assists and added three aces
• NSU is 37-8 all-time against UMary 

MINOT STATE STORYLINES

• Minot State travels to Aberdeen with a 2-16 record overall and 1-9 mark in the Northern Sun
• The Beavers are hitting .106, averaging 9.4 kills, 8.5 assists, 13.5 digs, 1.1 blocks, and 1.2 aces per set
• Bailee Brommenschenkel leads the offense with 92 kills, while Taylor Wyatt is hitting a team leading .244
• Jaina Macaulay paces the offense with 291 total assists, averaging 4.93 per set
• Kendal Braun leads the defensive effort with 224 total digs, averaging 3.70 per set, while Brommenschenkel leads the team at the net with 35.0 blocks
• Minot State is led by head coach Alex Lehocky in her second season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves are on a 16-match win streak against Minot State, sweeping the Beavers in the last four match-ups
• Northern is 29-4 all-time against Minot

Entrances to the Facility & Gate Opening Times

While the Barnett Center Has numerous entrances to the facility, fans should enter through the main north doors on game day. The ticket gate, located in the Barnett Center lobby, will open one hour prior to first serve for all general admission and same day ticket sales. Individuals included in the Northern State passbook must sign in via the far right line at the main gate.  There is no re-entry into the facility.

Parking

Parking for all home Northern State volleyball contests is free for all fans in the Barnett Center main lot. Please note that the Barnett Center lot is used as a paid tailgating lot during all Northern State football home contests. On dates where football and volleyball coincide free and paid parking will be clearly marked for all fans. 

Concessions

The Northern State concession stands are operated by Sodexo and offer a wide range of options for fans of all ages. Enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola product, bite into a soft pretzel with cheese, a world famous Wolf dog, or walking taco. Don’t forget to grab a freshly made popcorn or batch of Wisconsin cheese curds from one of the concession stands near you at all home Wolves athletic events. In addition, Sodexo supports local non-profits through a variety of opportunities. Contact NSU Dining Services at 605-626-2928 to learn more. New in 2023 Northern State students can use their Thunder Bucks at all Sodexo concessions stands. 

Online Ticketing

Wolves Club season tickets and general admission passes can be purchased online at nsuwolves.universitytickets.com or at the gate on game day. The fully automated system allows fans to select their seat for game day with tickets sent directly to your email or mobile device. Pricing for season and single game tickets is available at nsuwolves.com/tickets. Senior and youth tickets are only available for purchase at the gate on game days. All game day ticket sales will be available at the main entrance to the Athletic & Recreation Fields for soccer.

For premium or season ticket information and options, please contact Steven McKee at steven.a.mckee@northern.edu. 

Current Northern State University students will receive one free ticket to all home sporting events throughout the 2022-23 academic. Information on how to claim student tickets will be distributed via email.