Monday, August 25
Sioux Falls, S.D.
7:30 PM
Texas A&M
vs
Minnesota
No. 9 Volleyball Faces No. 11 Minnesota in AVCA First Serve
Aug 24, 2025 | Volleyball
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The No. 9 Texas A&M volleyball team opens its 2025 campaign versus No. 11 Minnesota at the American Volleyball Coaches Association's First Serve event Monday evening at the Samford Pentagon with a start time set for 7:30 p.m.
The Aggies embark on their third season under head coach Jamie Morrison's leadership with the programs second appearance in the AVCA First Serve and first since 1997. The Maroon & White enter the year with momentum on their side, following a trip to the Sweet 16 and a senior led roster.
The 17-member group includes 11 returners, while adding a highly touted freshman class which ranked seventh in the nation and a standout outside hitter from the transfer portal.
Retention of production jumps off the page, as the Aggies held on to 96.8% of their kills from last season and 94.9% of their blocking. Experience is also on their side, as the 11 returning players have 749 games under their belts collectively in their collegiate careers.
Garnering national recognition, Texas A&M enters the season ranked No. 9 in the nation by the AVCA, the highest preseason ranking in program history and first appearance on the preseason poll since 2016.
The Matchup
Texas A&M and Minnesota have faced off eight times in their history, with the Maroon & White holding a strong 6-2 advantage in the all-time series. All eight meetings have occurred in neutral sights with the Golden Gophers taking the most recent matchup in 2016.
Looking back at the 2024 campaign, the Aggies' high-flying offense was recognized nationally as they ranked 21st in assists per set (12.98), 31st in kills per set (13.74) and 38th in hitting percentage. On the flip side, Minnesota's defense stood out as they were 17th in blocks per set (2.69) and 38th in opponent hitting percentage (.175).
Each team has a dynamic offensive weapon, as Logan Lednicky leads the line for the Maroon & White ending last season with 492 kills, averaging 4.47 per set, while Julia Hanson paced the Golden Gophers with 473 kills and 4.01 per frame.
Milestone Tracker
The Aggies defensive pillar, Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, is one block from holding the No. 10 spot in the Texas A&M record books for career blocks.
Lednicky looks to continue her 24-match streak of double-digit kills from the 2024 season in the season opener versus Minnesota.
Streaming & Stats
Fans can watch the match versus Minnesota on the B1G Network and follow stats on 12thman.com.
Follow the Aggies
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
The Aggies embark on their third season under head coach Jamie Morrison's leadership with the programs second appearance in the AVCA First Serve and first since 1997. The Maroon & White enter the year with momentum on their side, following a trip to the Sweet 16 and a senior led roster.
The 17-member group includes 11 returners, while adding a highly touted freshman class which ranked seventh in the nation and a standout outside hitter from the transfer portal.
Retention of production jumps off the page, as the Aggies held on to 96.8% of their kills from last season and 94.9% of their blocking. Experience is also on their side, as the 11 returning players have 749 games under their belts collectively in their collegiate careers.
Garnering national recognition, Texas A&M enters the season ranked No. 9 in the nation by the AVCA, the highest preseason ranking in program history and first appearance on the preseason poll since 2016.
The Matchup
Texas A&M and Minnesota have faced off eight times in their history, with the Maroon & White holding a strong 6-2 advantage in the all-time series. All eight meetings have occurred in neutral sights with the Golden Gophers taking the most recent matchup in 2016.
Looking back at the 2024 campaign, the Aggies' high-flying offense was recognized nationally as they ranked 21st in assists per set (12.98), 31st in kills per set (13.74) and 38th in hitting percentage. On the flip side, Minnesota's defense stood out as they were 17th in blocks per set (2.69) and 38th in opponent hitting percentage (.175).
Each team has a dynamic offensive weapon, as Logan Lednicky leads the line for the Maroon & White ending last season with 492 kills, averaging 4.47 per set, while Julia Hanson paced the Golden Gophers with 473 kills and 4.01 per frame.
Milestone Tracker
The Aggies defensive pillar, Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, is one block from holding the No. 10 spot in the Texas A&M record books for career blocks.
Lednicky looks to continue her 24-match streak of double-digit kills from the 2024 season in the season opener versus Minnesota.
Streaming & Stats
Fans can watch the match versus Minnesota on the B1G Network and follow stats on 12thman.com.
Follow the Aggies
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
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