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Minnesota West prepares for conference play after non-conference matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

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Summary

Minnesota West volleyball opens Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) south division play this week following an 8-5 start to the season. The Lady Jays, currently ranked No. 5 in the NJCAA Division III poll, recently completed a stretch of non-conference tournaments in Iowa. While the team finished 0-4 during its most recent tournament against Division II opponents, it rebounded with a 3-1 win over Western Iowa Tech on Monday. Head coach Brittney McNab leads a roster featuring six returning sophomores, including Aleah Wagner, who currently leads the team with 91 kills and 21 aces. The program has integrated a group of 11 freshmen to bolster its lineup, with libero Kyrie Matucha recently earning NJCAA D3 Volleyball Player of the Week honors for her defensive performance.

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By the Numbers

•Minnesota West holds an 8-5 record entering the start of conference play.
•Sophomore Aleah Wagner leads the squad in kills and service aces.
•Freshman Kyrie Matucha was recently named NJCAA D3 Volleyball Player of the Week.
•The team finished last season with a fifth-place result at the national tournament.

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2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota West volleyball gets set for conference play

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Sep. 8—WORTHINGTON — The Minnesota West volleyball starts Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) south division play this week and expectations for the team are again high. After a preseason ranking of No. 5 in the NJCAA Division III poll and an 8-5 start in non-conference play, head coach Brittney McNab and the newly-formed Lady Jays are ready for their upcoming MCAC slate. "I think ...
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