Northwestern volleyball starts season as top-ranked NAIA team in history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:09 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Northwestern volleyball opens its season as the top-ranked team in the NAIA for the first time. The Red Raiders, fresh off a GPAC title and a runner-up finish in the NAIA playoffs last year, aim to build on last season's success. Key players include reigning conference player of the year Stella Winterfeld. Northwestern begins competition at the Hope International Tournament in California this Friday.
- •Northwestern volleyball aims for growth after last year's success.
- •Stella Winterfeld leads a strong returning roster.
- •Team is the preseason favorite in the GPAC.
- •Season opens on Friday at the Hope International Tournament.
- 4:09 AMYahoo Sports — Red Raider volleyball enters season as top-ranked NAIA squad, sights set on growth ahead of early tests
"ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Northwestern volleyball enters the season as the top-ranked team in the NAIA for the first time in program history, setting their sights on checkpoints as the team prepares for the upcoming season. The Red Raiders enter the year with sky-high expectations after taking home the GPAC title and finishing as […]
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