The UMAC coaches have tabbed the 2010 Saints Volleyball squad to tie for 7th place, receiving the same amount of votes as Crown College. Last year the Saints finished 2-22 (2-11 in the UMAC).
After graduating five seniors from last years team, this years Saints Volleyball team will feature many new faces as the ten-member roster will feature a total of seven freshman.
Key returners from last years team will be
Amanda Feist (Newcastle, WY) (109 kills, 33 blocks and 20 aces) and
Kelsey Schmidt (Selby, SD) (518 assists and 181 digs). Newcomers that are expected to contribute are former South Dakota preps
Brynn Olson (Arlington, SD) and
Tina Boldt (Arlington, SD) who's team placed runner-up at the South Dakota State Volleyball tournement last year.
The Saints will open up their season this weekend play two games on Friday and two on Saturday. First up, this Friday will be Macalester at 4:00 PM and then Martin Luther at 6:00 PM.
To view the complete UMAC Volleyball Preseason Preview, please click
here.