Minnesota volleyball splits opening weekend matches against ranked opponents
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's volleyball team finished the State Farm Women’s College Volleyball Showcase in Sioux Falls with a 1-1 record. Minnesota opened with a 3-0 loss to #13 Arizona State on Friday, where the team struggled to close out tight sets. The squad rebounded on Saturday, securing a 3-0 sweep against #12 Creighton to conclude the event. Minnesota played both matches while shorthanded, as key contributors Calissa Minatee and Alex Acevedo remained sidelined with injuries. The Gophers now prepare for the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge in Madison, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. They are set to face #17 Florida in their first match of the challenge.
- •Minnesota recorded a 3-0 loss to Arizona State and a 3-0 win against Creighton.
- •McKenna Wucherer led the team with 18 kills in the season opener against Arizona State.
- •The Gophers played without injured starters Calissa Minatee and Alex Acevedo.
- •Minnesota faces #17 Florida in Madison on Tuesday at 8 PM.
- •The Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge features 34 total teams playing through September 6.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Volleyball: Gophers edge Auburn in four sets
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Gopher Volleyball Splits Opening Pair Against Ranked Opponents
"After a run of three straight ranked opponents to start the season, the Minnesota Gophers volleyball team saw an unranked opponent for the first time on Wednesday night to finish up the Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison, Wis. A night after dropping a 3-1 match to No. 17 Florida, Minnesota bounced back with a victory against Auburn, winning 25-12, 21-25, 25-16 and 26-24. Outside hitter McKenna ...
"Minnesota now heads to Madison for the Big Ten/ SEC Volleyball Challenge on Tuesday and Wednesday
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:47 AMVolleyball: Gophers edge Auburn in four sets
After a run of three straight ranked opponents to start the season, the Minnesota Gophers volleyball team saw an unranked opponent for the first time on Wednesday night to finish up the Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison, Wis. A night after dropping a 3-1 match to No. 17 Florida, Minnesota bounced back with a victory against Auburn, winning 25-12, 21-25, 25-16 and 26-24. Outside hitter McKenna ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:32 AMGopher Volleyball Splits Opening Pair Against Ranked Opponents
Minnesota now heads to Madison for the Big Ten/ SEC Volleyball Challenge on Tuesday and Wednesday
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