Jennies Volleyball Continues MIAA Play at Missouri Southern Friday

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(Receiving Votes) Central Missouri volleyball continues MIAA play on the road as they take on the Missouri Southern Lions Friday, Oct. 24, beginning at 6:00 p.m. inside Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium in Joplin.
The Jens dropped a pair of matches last week on the road against No. 2 Washburn (Thursday, Oct. 16) and (Receiving Votes) Emporia State on Friday, Oct. 17.
Redshirt senior Grace Winkelmann has collected 1,731 career digs for the Jens, ranking her sixth in program history, trailing Kylie Holen's (2015-18) mark of 1,996.

How to Watch

Friday's match will be available on a pay-per-view basis through the MIAA Network. Coverage begins at 6:00 p.m. in Joplin, inside Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium.

Meet the Jens

Central Missouri returns 14 players from last year's squad while adding six newcomers, including two transfers and four freshmen.
Setter Shelbi Wilson spent the previous two seasons playing for Hutchinson CC (Kan.) while redshirt junior Kaelyn McDonald transferred from MIAA foe Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Defensive specialist/libero Ragin Corwin (Blue Springs, Mo.), middle blocker Bria Dawson (Overland Park, Kan.), outside hitter Aspen Nelsen (Indianola, Iowa), and outside hitter Sammy Klotz (Hoyt, Kan.) are entering their first season of collegiate volleyball.

Series History

Missouri Southern: Heading into Friday night's match with the Lions, Central Missouri holds a 79-2-1 advantage in the all-time series, including a 31-1 record in Joplin. A season ago, inside the Leggett & Platt Center, the Jens swept Missouri Southern, winning 25-20, 25-17, 28-26 (Oct. 18) led by 11 kills from Tiffany Little and Maya Fergerson.

Jens By the Numbers

Central Missouri is averaging 17.1 digs, 13.8 kills, 12.7 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.6 service aces per set through 19 matches this season.
Libero Grace Winkelmann leads the Jens defensively in the back row with 347 digs, averaging 4.96 digs per set, with 56 assists and 22 service aces. The Rhineland, Mo. native has collected double-digit digs in 18 matches this season, including a pair of 31-dig performances, with the most recent coming against Pittsburg State (Oct. 10) en route to collecting her 1,700^th career dig. The redshirt senior is in sole possession of sixth place in program history for career digs with 1,731.
Middle blocker Kaelyn McDonald's 70 total blocks and 1.08 blocks per set pace UCM defensively in the front row, adding 220 points, 168 kills, and a team-best .320 hitting percentage. McDonald has posted five or more blocks in nine matches, while having eight matches with double-digit kills for good measure. In the winning effort at No. 1 Central Oklahoma, the redshirt junior re-set her career-high mark of 16 kills on 28 swings (.500 hitting percentage), adding six total blocks, including two solo blocks.
Wesley Chapel, Fla. native Kayla Baer leads the team with 738 assists, averaging 10.54 assists per set through 19 matches this season. The senior has recorded six double-double performances on the season, including a match-high 47 assists and 11 digs en route to surpassing 1,000 assists at UCM in the 3-1 victory against No. 1 Central Oklahoma (Oct. 4) in Edmond, earning MIAA Setter of the Week honors.
Redshirt sophomore Emma Siron leads the team with 236 points and 22 service aces, while adding a team-high 201 kills, averaging 2.87 kills per set. After being sidelined last season due to injury, the Sedalia, Mo. native has recorded nine or more kills in 11 matches this season, including a season-best 19 on 45 swings (.311 attack percentage) against Findlay (Sept. 13).
Senior Rachel Ziesman is second on the team with 63 blocks overall, averaging 1.02 blocks per set while being one of four Jens to appear in 60 or more sets and start 17 matches in 2025. The Shawnee, Kan., native has recorded double-digit kills in eight matches while adding five matches with five or more total blocks.
Junior Shaye Koski is second on the team with 180 kills, averaging 2.86 kills per set, while adding 66 digs and 27 blocks on the year. The Parkville, Mo. native has recorded double-digit kills in 12 matches, including a season-best 18 kills against Ouachita Baptist (Sept. 19).

UCM in the Postseason

The Jens made their 37^th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history in 2023 and the first under head coach Caitlin Peterson, as the Jens have a 41-41 overall record, including eight NCAA Regional Championships.

Up Next

Central Missouri continues MIAA play on Friday, Oct. 31, as they host No. 7 Central Oklahoma Bronchos (20-3, 6-3 MIAA), for Halloween Trick or Treat Night, from Dr. Peggy Martin Court, inside the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Warrensburg.

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Players Mentioned

#17 Tiffany Little: OH; 5' 10"; Senior

#8 Kayla Baer: S; 5' 10"; Senior

#5 Maya Fergerson: OH; 6' 0"; Junior

#19 Shaye Koski: OH; 5' 11"; Junior

#12 Emma Siron: OH/OPP; 5' 9"; Redshirt Sophomore

#1 Grace Winkelmann: DS/L; 5' 9"; Redshirt Senior

#11 Rachel Ziesman: MB; 6' 0"; Senior

#15 Ragin Corwin: DS/L; 5' 9"; Freshman

#17 Bria Dawson: MB; 6' 0"; Freshman

#21 Sammy Klotz: OH; 5' 9"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#17 Tiffany Little
: 5' 10"; Senior
: OH

#8 Kayla Baer
: 5' 10"; Senior
: S

#5 Maya Fergerson
: 6' 0"; Junior
: OH

#19 Shaye Koski
: 5' 11"; Junior
: OH

#12 Emma Siron
: 5' 9"; Redshirt Sophomore
: OH/OPP

#1 Grace Winkelmann
: 5' 9"; Redshirt Senior
: DS/L

#11 Rachel Ziesman
: 6' 0"; Senior
: MB

#15 Ragin Corwin
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: DS/L

#17 Bria Dawson
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: MB

#21 Sammy Klotz
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: OH