(RV) NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• Northern State returns to Wachs Arena with a 10-2 record overall and 3-1 mark in the NSIC
• The Wolves are receiving votes in this week’s AVCA Top-25 Poll for the first time since the fall of 2021
• Northern is hitting .216 this season, averaging 12.3 kills, 11.5 assists, 18.3 digs, 1.6 aces, and 2.3 blocks per set
• Morissen Samuels leads the offense with 126 total kills, averaging 2.86 kills per set, while Abby Brooks is hitting a team leading .365
• Keri Walker manages the offense with 450 total assists this season, averaging 10.23 assists per set
• Abby Meister has been a defensive force for the Wolves leading the team and the NSIC with 272 total digs, averaging 6.33 digs per set
• Brooks also leads the team at the net with 44.0 total blocks, followed by Walker and Victoria Persha with 39.0 and 30.0 respectively
• Reese Johnson moved into the team’s top spot last weekend with 18 aces in 2023

(RV) WINONA STATE STORYLINES

• Winona State enters the weekend with a 10-2 record overall and 3-1 mark in the NSIC
• The Warriors are hitting .212, averaging 12.6 kills, 11.3 assists, 15.7 digs, 1.3 aces, and 1.9 blocks per set
• Sidney Paulson leads the offense with 167 total kills, averaging 3.48 per set, while Gianna Vollrath is hitting a team best .342 with 122 kills
• Jaci Winchell has racked up 473 total assists, averaging 9.65 assists per set
• The WSU defense is led by Ryle Vaughn with 201 digs, averaging 4.19 digs per set
• Taylor Pagel leads the net defense with 44.0 blocks this season, followed by Jayda Berg with 31.0
• The Warriors are led by head coach Joe Getzin in his tenth season

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves fell to the Warriors on the road in 2022 with a score of 3-0
• Northern is 37-33 all-time against Winona State

#2 CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL STORYLINES

• Concordia-St. Paul enters the weekend with a 12-1 record overall and 3-1 mark in the Northern Sun
• The Golden Bears are hitting .288 on the year, averaging 15.0 kills, 14.2 assists, 14.9 digs, 1.7 aces, and 1.8 blocks per set
• Jasmine Mulvihill leads the offense with 166 total kills, averaging 3.61 per set, while Jamie Guptill is hitting a team leading .344
• Teagan Starkey leads the nation averaging 13.00 assists per set with 598 total assists in 2023
• The Golden Bear defense is led by Emma Schmidt with 165 total digs, averaging 3.59 digs per set
• Katie Mattson and Guptill lead the team at the net with 27.0 blocks each
• CSP is led by head coach Brady Starkey in his 21st season

LAST MATCH-UP

• The Golden Bears swept the Wolves twice in 2022, closing out Northern’s season at the NSIC Tournament
• Northern is 9-37 all-time against Concordia-St. Paul

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.