VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The Valley City State University volleyball team begins Frontier Conference play with three matches this week, including its first two home contests of the season.
The Vikings open the week Wednesday, Sept. 2, with a 7 p.m. match at Mayville State University.
VCSU then returns to Valley City for its home opener against Montana Western on Friday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. inside Graichen Gymnasium. Valley City State concludes the week Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Vikings host (RV) Montana Tech at 1 p.m.
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, Sept. 2
VCSU at Mayville State
7 p.m. | Mayville, N.D.
Friday, Sept. 4
VCSU vs. Montana Western
6 p.m. | Graichen Gymnasium
Saturday, Sept. 5
VCSU vs. (RV) Montana Tech
1 p.m. | Graichen Gymnasium
LAST TIME OUT
Valley City State enters conference play with a 2-5 overall record after competing at the Bellevue Tournament last weekend.
The Vikings opened the tournament with consecutive four-set victories over Benedictine University Mesa and Benedictine College. VCSU closed the weekend with a four-set loss to Grand View University.
Kadie Kocka led the Viking attack with 13 kills in the finale against Grand View. Eden Carrier added eight kills and three blocks, while Molly Bjorneby finished with seven kills and two service aces.
Gracie Schumacher recorded 18 assists, Madden Bogenreif added 16 assists and Annika Pulju led the defense with 14 digs. Bogenreif also collected 14 digs to complete a double-double.
VIKINGS TO WATCH
Fresh off earning Frontier Conference Attacker of the Week honors, freshman Kadie Kocka looks to continue her strong start and help lead the Viking offense. Senior setter Gracie Schumacher brings experience to the VCSU rotation alongside sophomore Madden Bogenreif, while sophomore Annika Pulju provides steady play in the back row. At the net, freshman Madysen Geist and senior Eden Carrier give the Vikings a strong combination of size and defense heading into conference play.
HOME OPENING WEEKEND
Friday's matchup against Montana Western marks VCSU's first home appearance of the 2026 season. The Vikings played their first seven matches at a pair of road tournaments in Sioux City, Iowa, and Bellevue, Nebraska.
Both home matches will be played inside Graichen Gymnasium. Live video and statistics will be available through the links on the VCSU volleyball schedule.
