Jen Lopez

NDSU Volleyball Bringing The Energy into New Season

Bison had first practice with season starting in 10 days

FARGO, N.D — Just over two weeks away from North Dakota State volleyball bumping, setting and spiking their way into a new season. It all gets going with four non-conference tournaments starting August 26th. Head coach Jen Lopez brings back a veteran team consisting of four seniors and five juniors. After practice number one, the energy brought to the gym…

Challenging Non-Conference Slate Has NDSU Volleyball Ready For Summit League Play

Had their first win over a power five school since 2011

FARGO, N.D. — After 12 games away from Fargo and Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse, North Dakota State volleyball returns home to open up Summit League play Thursday against Missouri-Kansas City. The non-conference slate started with tournaments in Green Bay and Chicago before ending with back-to-back west coasts trips in California and Oregon. Coming out of those matches with a 6-6 record,…

Bison Volleyball Off To (2-0) Start After Straight-Sets Win Over UND

North Dakota State starts their spring season unbeaten after a weekend sweep of the Fighting Hawks

FARGO, ND – The North Dakota State volleyball team cruised to a three-set sweep of North Dakota on Saturday afternoon inside the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse, winning by set scores of 25-12, 25-18 and 25-22. The Bison have now won four straight over the Fighting Hawks. NDSU freshman outside hitter Ali Hinze (Maple Grove, Minn.) led the Bison with 12 kills…

Coach of the Week: NDSU Volleyball’s Jennifer Lopez

Lopez and the Bison are 4-3 heading into the NDSU Invitational

FARGO, N.D. — Nearly half of North Dakota State’s volleyball roster consists of freshmen. Six of the 13 Bison are in their first collegiate season, coupled with interim coach Jennifer Lopez’s first year in charge of the squad. The team is 4-3 on the season, including an undefeated 3-0 at home, but the herd is coming off a tough match…