2024-25 Women's Volleyball News

Paige Fortkamp Named to AVCA 2024 Midcentral Region Honorable Mention Team
Paige Fortkamp Named to AVCA 2024 Midcentral Region Honorable Mention Team

December 11, 2024

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the 2024 All-Region team for NAIA women's volleyball, with the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) senior Paige Fortkamp earning Midcentral Region Honorable Mention honors. 

NAIA Fall Sports Daktronics Scholar-Athletes Released
NAIA Fall Sports Daktronics Scholar-Athletes Released

November 26, 2024

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) proudly announces the 2024 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes for fall sports. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the fall sports who have excelled academically including football, men's cross country, men's soccer, women's cross country, women's soccer and women's volleyball.

Four Cougars Earn All-Crossroads League Honors
Four Cougars Earn All-Crossroads League Honors

November 19, 2024

The Crossroads League announced its 2024 Women's Volleyball All-League honors on Tuesday, with four volleyball athletes from the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) earning recognition. The All-Crossroads League awards are voted on by the CL's head women's volleyball coaches.

Cougars Fall to MVNU in Season Finale
Cougars Fall to MVNU in Season Finale

November 06, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's volleyball team traveled to Mount Vernon Nazarene in the Cougars' season finale on Wednesday, November 6. MVNU won the match by a final score of 3-0, with set scores of 25-1, 25-17, 25-11. 

Paige Fortkamp Breaks All-Time Program Kills Record at Bethel
Paige Fortkamp Breaks All-Time Program Kills Record at Bethel

November 02, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's volleyball team traveled to Bethel University for a conference matchup against the Pilots on Saturday, November 2. The Cougars fell to the Pilots 3-0, with set scores of 25-21, 25-21, 25-20. With her fifth kill of the first set, senior outside hitter Paige Fortkamp broke the USF program record for career kills with her 1,473rd career kill. Needing just five kills to break the mark of 1,472 set by Allison Horn (2000-2004), Fortkamp led the Cougars with 11 total kills during Saturday's match. 

USF Downs Taylor in Straight Sets
USF Downs Taylor in Straight Sets

October 30, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) volleyball team hosted Taylor University in the Cougars' final home match of the season on Wednesday, October 30. USF earned a 3-0 sweep of the Trojans, with set scores of 25-21, 25-17, 25-22, for the Cougars' second straight win. 

Volleyball Caps Senior Day with 4-1 Win Over Spring Arbor
Volleyball Caps Senior Day with 4-1 Win Over Spring Arbor

October 26, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's volleyball team hosted Spring Arbor University during the Cougars' Senior and Alumni Day on Saturday, October 26. Saint Francis defeated Spring Arbor by a final score of 4-1, with set scores of 25-15, 19-25, 25-19, 25-22. Following the win, USF volleyball honored its five seniors Alexa Sparks, Paige Fortkamp, Lauren Stout, Eliza Madden, and Addison Shafer—with a special on-court ceremony.

Volleyball Caps Senior Day with 4-1 Win Over Spring Arbor
Volleyball Caps Senior Day with 4-1 Win Over Spring Arbor

October 26, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's volleyball team hosted Spring Arbor University during the Cougars' Senior and Alumni Day on Saturday, October 26. Saint Francis defeated Spring Arbor by a final score of 4-1, with set scores of 25-15, 19-25, 25-19, 25-22. Following Saturday's win, USF volleyball recognized its five seniors, Alexa Sparks, Paige Fortkamp, Lauren Stout, Eliza Madden, and Addison Shafer, with a special on-court ceremony.

Volleyball Caps Senior Day with 3-1 Win Over Spring Arbor
Volleyball Caps Senior Day with 3-1 Win Over Spring Arbor

October 26, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's volleyball team hosted Spring Arbor University during the Cougars' Senior and Alumni Day on Saturday, October 26. Saint Francis defeated Spring Arbor by a final score of 4-1, with set scores of 25-15, 19-25, 25-19, 25-22. Following Saturday's big conference win, USF women's volleyball recognized its five seniors with a special on-court ceremony. Those five seniors included Alexa Sparks, Paige Fortkamp, Lauren Stout, Eliza Madden, and Addison Shafer.

Saint Francis Topped by No. 16 Grace
Saint Francis Topped by No. 16 Grace

October 23, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) volleyball team hosted Grace College for a mid-week Crossroads League clash on Wednesday, October 23. The Cougars fell to the Lancers by a final score of 3-0, with set scores of 25-10, 28-26, 25-17.

Cougars Sweep Maple Leafs
Cougars Sweep Maple Leafs

October 19, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) volleyball team swept the Goshen College Maple Leafs on the road on Saturday, October 19. The Cougars won Saturday afternoon's match by a final score of 3-0, with set scores of 25-21, 25-17, 25-23.

Cougars Fall to Wildcats 3-1 During Wednesday Pink Out Game
Cougars Fall to Wildcats 3-1 During Wednesday Pink Out Game

October 16, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) volleyball team hosted No. 7 Indiana Wesleyan University on Wednesday, October 16. The Cougars and Wildcats also came together for a Pink Out game to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.

USF Women's Volleyball to host Pink Out Game on October 16
USF Women's Volleyball to host Pink Out Game on October 16

October 15, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's volleyball team will host their annual Pink Out game on Wednesday, October 16.

Saint Francis Volleyball Falls to No. 22 Marian
Saint Francis Volleyball Falls to No. 22 Marian

October 12, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) volleyball team dropped a road match to No. 22 Marian University on Saturday, October 12. The Cougars fell to the Knights by a final score of 3-0, with set scores of 25-20, 25-16, 25-20.

Cougars Topped by Foresters in Four
Cougars Topped by Foresters in Four

October 09, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) volleyball team faced the Foresters of Huntington University in a road Crossroads League match on Wednesday, October 9. Saint Francis fell to Huntington by a final score of 3-1, with set scores of 16-25, 25-12, 25-27, and 20-25. 

USF Falls to MVNU in Four Sets
USF Falls to MVNU in Four Sets

October 02, 2024

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) volleyball team hosted Mount Vernon Nazarene University for a mid-week Crossroads League clash at the Hutzell Athletic Center on Wednesday, October 2. The Cougars fell to MVNU by a final score of 3-1, with set scores of 15-25, 21-25, 25-17, 15-25.