NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter the weekend with a 15-4 record overall and 7-3 mark in the Northern Sun
• Northern is hitting .223, averaging 12.7 kills, 11.7 assists, 17.4 digs, 2.2 blocks, and 1.7 aces per set this season
• NSU leads the NSIC with a .132 opponent hitting percentage
• Natalia Szybinska leads the offense with 194 total kills, averaging 2.98 kills per set
• Abby Brooks leads the team in efficiency and net defense with a .364 attack percentage and 67.0 total blocks
• Keri Walker has dished out 716 total assists, averaging 10.38 assists per set
• Reese Johnson tallied a career high six aces last weekend and currently leads the team with 32 this season, averaging 0.46 per set
• Abby Meister leads the team and the league with 397 total digs averaging 5.84 digs per set this season

#1 WAYNE STATE COLLEGE STORYLINES

• The Wildcats enter the weekend with a record of 19-1 overall and 10-0 in the NSIC, sitting atop the league standings and national rankings
• Wayne State is hitting .321 this season, averaging 14.0 kills, 12.7 assists, 15.6 digs, 2.4 blocks, and 1.6 aces per set
• Maggie Brahmer leads the team at the net with 254 total kills, hitting .443 this season, and 71.0 total blocks
• Rachel Walker has accumulated 750 assists this season, averaging 11.19 per set
• Kelsie Cada leads the team at the service line with 32 total aces
• The defense is led by Jordan McCormick with 302 total digs, averaging 4.51 digs per set
• Taya Beller matches Brahmer’s total with 71.0 total blocks
• Wayne State is led by head coach Scott Kneifl in his 19th season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• Northern fell to Wayne State in 3-sets a season ago
• The Wolves are 15-32 all-time versus the WildcatsNSU is 37-8 all-time against UMary

SIOUX FALLS STORYLINES

• The Cougars hit the road with an 8-11 record overall and 4-7 mark in the Northern Sun
• Sioux Falls is hitting .227, averaging 12.9 kills, 12.1 assists, 14.3 digs, 2.3 blocks, and 1.3 aces per set
• Sadie Voss leads the team with 249 kills, averaging 3.61 kills per set, while Jordan Kuper is hitting a team leading .344
• Elise Gillen has 534 total assists this season, averaging 7.74 per set
• Caitlin Kellner leads three players in triple figures with 206 total digs, averaging 2.99 digs per set
• Kuper leads the team at the net and the league with 72.0 total blocks
• Sioux Falls is led by head coach Dan Mathews in his third season at the helm

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves recorded a 3-1 win over the Cougars in 2022
• Northern is 18-5 all-time against Sioux Falls

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.