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Washburn volleyball prepares for season after MIAA title in 2025

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:50 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Washburn volleyball prepares for season after MIAA title in 2025

Summary

Washburn volleyball aims to build on its successful 2025 season when the Ichabods shared the MIAA regular season title and reached the NCAA Central Regional semifinals. Senior libero Taylor Rottinghaus emphasized the team's ambition to improve, expressing their eagerness to push beyond last year's achievements. Head coach Chris Herron, entering his 25th year, highlighted the changes in team makeup due to the departure of key players while also focusing on their goals for the upcoming season. Washburn opens its season on August 27 against Oklahoma Christian University.

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•Washburn finished 2025 with a 27-5 record and 13-3 in MIAA play.
•Taylor Rottinghaus led the team in digs last season with 468.
•Chris Herron has led Washburn to seven MIAA titles and 19 NCAA tournament appearances.
•The season opener is scheduled for August 27 at Lee Arena against Oklahoma Christian University.

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3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Washburn volleyball hungry for more after MIAA regular season title in 2025

What they're saying

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TOPEKA (KSNT) — Last season, Washburn volleyball earned a share of the MIAA regular season title and made it to the NCAA Central Regional semifinals. This season, the Ichabods expect nothing less. “I can confidently say that we’re hungry for more as a good team is, and we’re trying to find that line between good […]
— Yahoo Sports

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