Olivia Galas

Olivia Galas
8 Olivia Galas
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Bellevue, Neb.
  • Position:
    S
  • Year:
    So.
  • m
    37
  • k/s
    1.09
  • h %
    .261
  • a/s
    10.77
  • b/s
    0.41
  • sa/s
    0.26
  • d/s
    2.43
Bio

Honors and Awards

2019 Season (Sophomore): Became the first player in BU volleyball history to be named an NAIA first-team All-American ... Named the AVCA North Central Region Player of the Year while also earning first-team all-Region and all-NSAA accolades ... Earned NSAA Player and Setter of the Year honors ... Named the NSAA Setter of the Week on nine occasions ... Became the Bruins' first Region Player of the Year since 2011 when Maureen Wardian won the honor ... Led the team with 1,519 assists (10.77 aps) and was second with 36 service aces and 19 double-doubles ... Third on the team with 58 total blocks ... Ranked second in the nation in total assists and was eighth in assists per set ... Ended the season with six-straight double-doubles ...In the Bruins' second pool play match at Nationals against fifth-ranked Southern Oregon, Galas collected a triple-double with 12 kills (on .647 hitting), 44 assists, and 13 digs. 

2018 Season (Freshman): Picked up numerous honors in her freshman campaign, earning first-team all-NSAA and all-North Central Region recognition as well as being named the NSAA Newcomer of the Year and Setter of the Year, and the AVCA North Central Region Freshman of the Year ... Garnered honorable mention NAIA All-American honors ... Earned NSAA Setter of the Week honors on six occasions ... Led the team and the conference with 1,395 assists ... Second on the team with 22 service aces and third with 287 digs ... Produced a team-high 11 double-doubles on the season ... Named the NAIA National Setter of the Week on Oct. 1 after averaging 14.43 assists per set in home wins over Mayville State and Presentation ... Dished out a season-high 67 assists in BU's four-set win over Mayville State on Sept. 28 ... Collected a season-high 21 digs to along with 39 assists and six kills in the Bruins' four-set victory over Our Lady of the Lake on Oct. 12.   

High School: Earned three varsity letters at Gross Catholic HS under coach Sarah Rangel ... Finished the 2017 season with 585 assists, 383 digs, 224 kills and 50 service aces, guiding the Cougars to a 12-17 overall record ... A seven-year member of Nebraska Elite Volleyball Club, Galas was a three-year team captain under coaches Andre Wehrli and Andrea Jensen.

Personal: Daughter of Cheryl and Kris Galas ... Has an older sister, Madi, and a younger brother, David ... Born on June 27, 2000 ... Majoring in Business and Communication Studies. 

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 37 13
Sets 141 49
Kills 153 51
Kills per set 1.09 1.04
Errors 51 17
Total Attacks 391 137
Total Attacks per set 2.77 2.80
Hitting Percentage .261 .248
Assists 1519 544
Assists per set 10.77 11.10
Service Total Attempts 491 166
Service Aces 36 9
Service Errors 37 14
Service Aces per set 0.26 0.18
Receptions 14 6
Reception Errors 0 0
Digs 343 108
Digs per set 2.43 2.20
Block Solo 6 0
Block Assist 52 14
Block Total 58 14
Blocks per set 0.41 0.29
Block Errors 13 6
Ball Handling Errors 27 10
Points 221.0 67.0
Points per set 1.6 1.4
Matches started 36 12
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Nov 15 vs. Waldorf W, 3-0
Nov 15 vs. Dakota State L, 3-2
Nov 23 Lincoln (Ill.) W, 3-0
Dec 3 vs. Central Methodist L, 3-2
Dec 4 vs. Southern Oregon L, 3-2
Dec 5 vs. IU Kokomo W, 3-0
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 15 at Keiser W, 3-2 1 5 4 2 10 .200 37 6.5
Aug 15 vs. St. Thomas W, 3-0 1 3 2 2 9 .000 31 3.5
Aug 16 vs. Pensacola Christian W, 3-0 1 3 0 1 2 -.500 28 2.0
Aug 16 vs. Georgetown W, 3-0 1 3 4 1 7 .429 34 4.5
Aug 23 vs. Grand View L, 3-2 1 5 3 2 7 .143 51 4.0
Aug 23 vs. Hastings W, 3-0 1 3 7 1 11 .545 34 8.0
Aug 24 vs. Eastern Oregon L, 3-1 1 4 6 2 20 .200 42 8.0
Aug 29 Lourdes W, 3-0 1 3 4 0 8 .500 31 5.0
Aug 30 Westmont W, 3-1 1 4 3 2 11 .091 48 5.5
Aug 31 SAGU W, 3-0 1 3 4 1 11 .273 37 5.5
Aug 31 Carroll W, 3-2 1 5 2 3 12 -.083 50 4.5
Sep 5 at College of the Ozarks W, 3-1 1 4 4 3 16 .063 39 8.0
Sep 6 at Central Methodist L, 3-2 1 5 6 2 8 .500 48 10.0
Sep 17 Doane W, 3-1 1 4 5 2 15 .200 51 8.0
Sep 20 vs. Mayville State L, 3-2 1 5 10 7 25 .120 68 11.5
Sep 21 at Presentation W, 3-0 1 3 3 0 9 .333 29 4.0
Sep 27 Dickinson State W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Sep 28 Valley City State W, 3-0 1 3 2 0 4 .500 19 2.0
Oct 1 at Peru State W, 3-0 1 3 3 0 6 .500 28 6.5
Oct 4 Viterbo W, 3-1 - 4 3 0 8 .375 57 4.5
Oct 5 Waldorf W, 3-2 1 5 4 0 11 .364 52 5.0
Oct 9 Dakota State L, 3-2 1 5 3 3 13 .000 54 5.0
Oct 11 vs. Montana Tech W, 3-0 1 3 6 1 11 .455 44 9.0
Oct 11 vs. John Brown W, 3-1 1 4 3 2 9 .111 43 6.0
Oct 18 at Dickinson State W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 10 .600 30 8.0
Oct 19 at Valley City State W, 3-0 1 3 5 1 13 .308 39 5.0
Oct 25 Mayville State W, 3-0 1 3 4 0 8 .500 45 5.5
Oct 26 Presentation W, 3-0 1 3 1 3 8 -.250 42 3.5
Oct 29 at College of Saint Mary W, 3-1 1 4 7 2 13 .385 49 8.5
Nov 1 at Viterbo L, 3-1 1 4 2 0 8 .250 30 3.5
Nov 2 at Waldorf W, 3-1 1 4 5 3 11 .182 41 6.5
Nov 8 at Dakota State L, 3-1 1 4 3 0 9 .333 38 3.0
Nov 15 vs. Waldorf W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 8 .750 34 7.5
Nov 15 vs. Dakota State L, 3-2 1 5 3 2 17 .059 47 5.0
Nov 23 Lincoln (Ill.) W, 3-0 1 3 5 1 10 .400 38 6.0
Dec 3 vs. Central Methodist L, 3-2 1 5 1 1 10 .000 59 5.0
Dec 4 vs. Southern Oregon L, 3-2 1 5 12 1 17 .647 44 14.5
Dec 5 vs. IU Kokomo W, 3-0 1 3 2 0 6 .333 28 3.0
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 15 at Keiser W, 3-2 1 5 16 1 1 0 2 0
Aug 15 vs. St. Thomas W, 3-0 1 3 5 0 3 0 3 0
Aug 16 vs. Pensacola Christian W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 16 vs. Georgetown W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 1 0 1 0
Aug 23 vs. Grand View L, 3-2 1 5 13 1 0 0 1 0
Aug 23 vs. Hastings W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 24 vs. Eastern Oregon L, 3-1 1 4 14 0 4 2 4 0
Aug 29 Lourdes W, 3-0 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 30 Westmont W, 3-1 1 4 11 1 1 0 2 0
Aug 31 SAGU W, 3-0 1 3 3 1 1 0 2 0
Aug 31 Carroll W, 3-2 1 5 11 0 1 1 1 1
Sep 5 at College of the Ozarks W, 3-1 1 4 5 1 2 0 3 2
Sep 6 at Central Methodist L, 3-2 1 5 12 1 4 0 5 7
Sep 17 Doane W, 3-1 1 4 15 0 4 0 4 1
Sep 20 vs. Mayville State L, 3-2 1 5 10 0 1 0 1 2
Sep 21 at Presentation W, 3-0 1 3 14 0 0 1 0 0
Sep 27 Dickinson State W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Sep 28 Valley City State W, 3-0 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 1 at Peru State W, 3-0 1 3 4 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 4 Viterbo W, 3-1 - 4 3 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 5 Waldorf W, 3-2 1 5 15 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 9 Dakota State L, 3-2 1 5 9 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 11 vs. Montana Tech W, 3-0 1 3 9 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 11 vs. John Brown W, 3-1 1 4 12 0 4 0 4 0
Oct 18 at Dickinson State W, 3-0 1 3 8 0 0 1 0 1
Oct 19 at Valley City State W, 3-0 1 3 5 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 25 Mayville State W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 1 1 1 1
Oct 26 Presentation W, 3-0 1 3 10 0 3 0 3 1
Oct 29 at College of Saint Mary W, 3-1 1 4 7 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 1 at Viterbo L, 3-1 1 4 6 0 3 1 3 4
Nov 2 at Waldorf W, 3-1 1 4 12 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 8 at Dakota State L, 3-1 1 4 8 0 0 2 0 1
Nov 15 vs. Waldorf W, 3-0 1 3 10 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 15 vs. Dakota State L, 3-2 1 5 17 0 4 3 4 2
Nov 23 Lincoln (Ill.) W, 3-0 1 3 11 0 0 0 0 1
Dec 3 vs. Central Methodist L, 3-2 1 5 13 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 4 vs. Southern Oregon L, 3-2 1 5 13 0 3 1 3 3
Dec 5 vs. IU Kokomo W, 3-0 1 3 13 0 0 0 0 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 15 at Keiser W, 3-2 1 5 16 1 0 0 0
Aug 15 vs. St. Thomas W, 3-0 1 3 7 0 2 0 0
Aug 16 vs. Pensacola Christian W, 3-0 1 3 8 2 1 1 0
Aug 16 vs. Georgetown W, 3-0 1 3 9 0 0 0 0
Aug 23 vs. Grand View L, 3-2 1 5 13 0 1 1 0
Aug 23 vs. Hastings W, 3-0 1 3 10 1 0 0 0
Aug 24 vs. Eastern Oregon L, 3-1 1 4 15 0 0 0 0
Aug 29 Lourdes W, 3-0 1 3 16 1 1 0 0
Aug 30 Westmont W, 3-1 1 4 18 1 0 1 0
Aug 31 SAGU W, 3-0 1 3 11 0 1 0 0
Aug 31 Carroll W, 3-2 1 5 16 2 1 0 0
Sep 5 at College of the Ozarks W, 3-1 1 4 12 2 1 0 0
Sep 6 at Central Methodist L, 3-2 1 5 15 1 0 0 0
Sep 17 Doane W, 3-1 1 4 18 1 1 1 0
Sep 20 vs. Mayville State L, 3-2 1 5 17 1 1 0 0
Sep 21 at Presentation W, 3-0 1 3 9 1 0 1 0
Sep 27 Dickinson State W, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Sep 28 Valley City State W, 3-0 1 3 3 0 1 2 0
Oct 1 at Peru State W, 3-0 1 3 18 3 1 1 0
Oct 4 Viterbo W, 3-1 - 4 18 1 2 1 0
Oct 5 Waldorf W, 3-2 1 5 18 0 1 0 0
Oct 9 Dakota State L, 3-2 1 5 15 1 2 0 0
Oct 11 vs. Montana Tech W, 3-0 1 3 11 2 2 0 0
Oct 11 vs. John Brown W, 3-1 1 4 13 1 1 1 0
Oct 18 at Dickinson State W, 3-0 1 3 12 2 1 0 0
Oct 19 at Valley City State W, 3-0 1 3 10 0 1 1 0
Oct 25 Mayville State W, 3-0 1 3 14 1 0 0 0
Oct 26 Presentation W, 3-0 1 3 16 1 0 0 0
Oct 29 at College of Saint Mary W, 3-1 1 4 10 1 0 0 0
Nov 1 at Viterbo L, 3-1 1 4 7 0 3 1 0
Nov 2 at Waldorf W, 3-1 1 4 14 1 1 0 0
Nov 8 at Dakota State L, 3-1 1 4 13 0 1 0 0
Nov 15 vs. Waldorf W, 3-0 1 3 14 1 0 1 0
Nov 15 vs. Dakota State L, 3-2 1 5 16 0 2 0 0
Nov 23 Lincoln (Ill.) W, 3-0 1 3 9 1 2 0 0
Dec 3 vs. Central Methodist L, 3-2 1 5 23 4 2 1 0
Dec 4 vs. Southern Oregon L, 3-2 1 5 12 1 2 0 0
Dec 5 vs. IU Kokomo W, 3-0 1 3 15 1 2 0 0
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2018-19 35 129 137 1.06 54 407 3.16 .204 1395 10.81 190.5 1.5
2019-20 37 141 153 1.09 51 391 2.77 .261 1519 10.77 221.0 1.6
2020-21 24 91 99 1.09 30 291 3.20 .237 1015 11.15 136.0 1.5
2021-22 34 123 163 1.33 51 449 3.65 .249 1373 11.16 218.5 1.8
2022-23 36 126 185 1.47 43 420 3.33 .338 1370 10.87 257.0 2.0
Total 166 610 737 1.21 229 1958 3.21 .259 6672 10.94 1023.0 1.7
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2018-19 35 129 287 2.22 9 45 54 0.42
2019-20 37 141 343 2.43 6 52 58 0.41
2020-21 24 91 239 2.63 7 32 39 0.43
2021-22 34 123 288 2.34 4 47 51 0.41
2022-23 36 126 369 2.93 6 58 64 0.51
Total 166 610 1526 2.50 32 234 266 0.44
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2018-19 35 129 442 22 0.17 59 6 0
2019-20 37 141 491 36 0.26 37 14 0
2020-21 24 91 328 14 0.15 36 3 0
2021-22 34 123 454 28 0.23 45 2 0
2022-23 36 126 497 37 0.29 78 3 0
Total 166 610 2212 137 0.22 255 28 0
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 37 141 153 1.09 51 391 2.77 .261 1519 10.77 221.0 1.6
Conference 13 49 51 1.04 17 137 2.80 .248 544 11.10 67.0 1.4
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 45 40 0.89 15 119 2.64 .210 524 11.64 60.0 1.3
Away 11 42 48 1.14 13 113 2.69 .310 408 9.71 69.5 1.7
Neutral 14 54 65 1.20 23 159 2.94 .264 587 10.87 91.5 1.7
Result
Wins 27 94 104 1.11 31 257 2.73 .284 1038 11.04 151.5 1.6
Losses 10 47 49 1.04 20 134 2.85 .216 481 10.23 69.5 1.5
Month
August 11 41 39 0.95 17 108 2.63 .204 423 10.32 57.0 1.4
September 6 24 30 1.25 14 77 3.21 .208 254 10.58 43.5 1.8
October 11 40 45 1.13 12 110 2.75 .300 483 12.07 66.5 1.7
November 6 23 24 1.04 6 63 2.74 .286 228 9.91 31.5 1.4
December 3 13 15 1.15 2 33 2.54 .394 131 10.08 22.5 1.7
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 37 141 343 2.43 6 52 58 0.41
Conference 13 49 108 2.20 0 14 14 0.29
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 45 99 2.20 2 16 18 0.40
Away 11 42 97 2.31 3 13 16 0.38
Neutral 14 54 147 2.72 1 23 24 0.44
Result
Wins 27 94 228 2.43 4 31 35 0.37
Losses 10 47 115 2.45 2 21 23 0.49
Month
August 11 41 94 2.29 4 12 16 0.39
September 6 24 58 2.42 2 11 13 0.54
October 11 40 88 2.20 0 17 17 0.42
November 6 23 64 2.78 0 9 9 0.39
December 3 13 39 3.00 0 3 3 0.23
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 37 141 491 36 0.26 37 14 0
Conference 13 49 166 9 0.18 14 6 0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 45 172 10 0.22 12 5 0
Away 11 42 136 12 0.29 9 4 0
Neutral 14 54 183 14 0.26 16 5 0
Result
Wins 27 94 345 28 0.30 23 11 0
Losses 10 47 146 8 0.17 14 3 0
Month
August 11 41 139 8 0.20 7 3 0
September 6 24 74 6 0.25 4 4 0
October 11 40 155 13 0.33 11 4 0
November 6 23 73 3 0.13 9 2 0
December 3 13 50 6 0.46 6 1 0
News mentions
Galas named BU Female Athlete of the Year
Galas named BU Female Athlete of the Year

In an announcement made today by Bellevue University Athletic Director Ed Lehotak, sophomore setter Olivia Galas has been named the 2019-20 Bellevue University Athletics Female Athlete of the Year. 

A look back ... The 2019 BU Volleyball Season
A look back ... The 2019 BU Volleyball Season

The 2019 Bellevue University volleyball season ranked among the program's best overall seasons as BU continued its consistent tradition of success both on and off the court. It marked the 12th time in school history the Bruins qualified for the NAIA National Tournament after finishing second in the North Star Athletic Association regular-season standings. BU finished the year with a No. 19 final national ranking. 

Three Bruins earn NAIA and AVCA All-American honors
Three Bruins earn NAIA and AVCA All-American honors

A trio of Bruins earned NAIA and AVCA All-American honors in an announcement made today by both organizations. Sophomore setter Olivia Galas (Bellevue, Neb.) was named to the first team while sophomore outside hitter Sierra Athen (Red Oak, Iowa) earned second-team honors and junior outside hitter Andrea Carson (Ord, Neb.) garnered honorable mention accolades. 

4 Bruins earn All-Region; Galas named Region POY
4 Bruins earn All-Region; Galas named Region POY

Olivia Galas, Sierra Athen, Andrea Carson, and Coree Lipovsky named first-team all-Region. Galas earns Region Player of the Year nod.

BU dominates IU Kokomo to conclude 2019 campaign
BU dominates IU Kokomo to conclude 2019 campaign

Bellevue swept IU Kokomo (25-14, 25-13, 25-15) to close out the 2019 season in the final pool play match for both teams on Thursday.

Bruins suffer heart-breaking loss to No. 5 SOU
Bruins suffer heart-breaking loss to No. 5 SOU

The No. 23-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team was again dealt a heart-breaking loss as No. 5-ranked Southern Oregon came back from a 2-1 deficit and trailing in the fourth set to hand the Bruins 3-2 in second match in Pool E Play for both teams on Wednesday morning.

BU punches ticket to Sioux City with sweep over Lynx
BU punches ticket to Sioux City with sweep over Lynx

The Bruins (27-8) will compete in the 2019 NAIA National Championship presented by Delta Hotels at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa on Dec. 3-7. 

Hot-hitting Bruins sweep Waldorf to open NSAA Tournament
Hot-hitting Bruins sweep Waldorf to open NSAA Tournament

Led by Sierra Athen and Nicole Meyer, the Bellevue University volleyball team hit .440 on the day as the Bruins swept Waldorf University 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-16) in the opening round of the North Star Athletic Association Tournament Friday morning at the Watertown Civic Arena. 

Bruins drop heartbreaker to Trojans in NSAA semis
Bruins drop heartbreaker to Trojans in NSAA semis

The third-seeded Bellevue University volleyball team battled back from a 2-0 deficit to force a fifth set before falling to second-seeded Dakota State University, 3-2 (25-20, 25-20, 19-25, 21-25, 15-11) Friday night in the North Star Athletic Association Tournament semifinals at the Watertown Civic Arena. 

Olivia Galas was named the NSAA Player of the Year and the NSAA Setter of the Year
Bruins land four on all-NSAA team; Galas named POY

Sophomore setter Olivia Galas (Bellevue, Neb./Omaha Gross HS) highlighted Bellevue University's selections on the all-North Star Athletic Association squad announced today in conjunction with the 2019 NSAA Volleyball Tournament. Galas was named the NSAA Player of the Year as well as NSAA Setter of the Year. 

Bruins drop tough four-setter to Trojans
Bruins drop tough four-setter to Trojans

The 13th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team closed out the regular season with a tough 3-1 (21-25, 26-24, 25-20, 26-24) loss at Dakota State University Friday night at the DSU Memorial Fieldhouse. 

Bruins rebound with four-set win over Waldorf
Bruins rebound with four-set win over Waldorf

The 13th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team rebounded from Friday night's loss to Viterbo with a 3-1 (25-16, 25-17, 13-25, 25-11) victory at Waldorf University Saturday evening at the Hanson Fieldhouse.  

No. 6 V-Hawks down Bruins in four sets
No. 6 V-Hawks down Bruins in four sets

Led by outside hitters Katie Frohmader and Kenzie Winkler, the sixth-ranked Viterbo University volleyball team defeated No. 13 Bellevue University, 3-1 (25-14, 24-26, 25-16, 25-13) Friday night in North Star Athletic Association action at the R.W. Beggs Gymnasium. 

Outsides propel Bruins to win over Flames
Outsides propel Bruins to win over Flames

Outside hitters Sierra Athen and Paige Holdsworth both produced double-doubles to lead the 13th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-21, 25-13, 17-25, 25-20) victory at College of St. Mary Tuesday night in non-conference action at the Lied Fitness Center.  

Galas' big week gives her 9th NSAA weekly honor
Galas' big week gives her 9th NSAA weekly honor

Sophomore Olivia Galas, who lead the Bruins to a pair of conference home sweeps last weekend, earned her ninth North Star Athletic Association Setter of the Week honor in an announcement made today by the league office. 

Bruins wrap up home slate with sweep of PC
Bruins wrap up home slate with sweep of PC

Paige Holdsworth picked up her second double-double of the year and hit a scorching .474 to lead BU to a sweep of Presentation in NSAA action on Saturday afternoon.

Bruins avenge loss to MSU in sweep over Comets
Bruins avenge loss to MSU in sweep over Comets

The 13th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team avenged their conference-opening loss to Mayville State University, downing the Comets 3-0 (25-8, 25-23, 25-17) Friday night in North Star Athletic Association action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center.  

Galas picks up eighth weekly NSAA honor
Galas picks up eighth weekly NSAA honor

For the eighth time this season, sophomore Olivia Galas has been named the North Star Athletic Association Setter of the Week for her performances in helping the Bruins to a pair of conference road sweeps last weekend at Dickinson State and Valley City State. 

Lipovsky, Holdsworth lift BU to sweep over Vikings
Lipovsky, Holdsworth lift BU to sweep over Vikings

Coree Lipovsky and Paige Holdsworth combined for 19 kills and both hit over .500 to lead the 15th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-21) sweep at Valley City State University in North Star Athletic Association action Saturday at Graichen Gymnasium.

Athen leads No. 15 Bruins in sweep over Blue Hawks
Athen leads No. 15 Bruins in sweep over Blue Hawks

Sophomore outside hitter Sierra Athen pounded a match-high 13 kills to lead the 15th ranked Bellevue University volleyball team to a 3-0 (27-25, 25-16, 26-24) sweep at Dickinson State Friday afternoon in North Star Athletic Association action at Scott Gymnasium. 

Galas named NSAA Setter of the Week for 7th time
Galas named NSAA Setter of the Week for 7th time

For the seventh time this season, sophomore Olivia Galas has been named the North Star Athletic Association's Setter of the Week for her performances in the Bruins' three matches last week. It marked the 13th time in her career she has won the weekly award. 

Rosa Reed-Bouley led the Bruins with 14 kills on .313 hitting in the victory over John Brown.
BU sweeps No. 16 MTU, tops JBU at GV Classic

The 15th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team picked up a pair of wins Friday at the Grand View University Classic, sweeping No. 16 Montana Tech 3-0 (28-26, 27-25, 25-18) before taking down John Brown University 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 26-24, 25-19) in the finale. 

Bruins fall in five to Dakota State
Bruins fall in five to Dakota State

Despite a season-high 23 kills from Andrea Carson, the 15th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team dropped a hard-fought five-setter to (RV) Dakota State University, falling 21-25, 25-19, 25-16, 13-25, 15-11 Tuesday night in North Star Athletic Association action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Galas named NAIA National Setter of the Week
Galas named NAIA National Setter of the Week

In an announcement today by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Olivia Galas has been named the NAIA National Setter of the Week for her performances in the Bruins' three wins last week, including a four-game upset over No. 4-ranked Viterbo University last Friday night. 

Galas nets another conference weekly honor
Galas nets another conference weekly honor

For the sixth time this season, sophomore Olivia Galas has earned North Star Athletic Association Setter of the Week honors for performances in helping the Bruins to a 3-0 week, including a four-game upset victory over Viterbo University last Friday night. 

Bruins overcome slow start to edge Waldorf in five
Bruins overcome slow start to edge Waldorf in five

Bellevue hit .368 over the final three sets to erase a 2-0 deficit as the Bruins picked up their sixth-straight victory.

Athen, Carson power BU over No. 4 V-Hawks, 3-1
Athen, Carson power BU over No. 4 V-Hawks, 3-1

Outside hitters Sierra Athen and Andrea Carson combined for 37 kills to lead the 15th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-19, 27-25, 21-25, 25-23) upset victory over No. 4-ranked Viterbo University Friday night in North Star Athletic Association action at a packed Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

BU claims sweep at Peru State in non-conference tilt
BU claims sweep at Peru State in non-conference tilt

Propelled by a season-high 13 service aces, the 14th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team swept Peru State College 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-10) Tuesday night in a non-conference matchup at the Al Wheeler Activity Center. 

BU records third-straight sweep with win over Vikings
BU records third-straight sweep with win over Vikings

The 14th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team recorded its third-straight sweep with a 3-0 (25-10, 25-18, 25-14) victory over Valley City State University in North Star Athletic Association action Saturday afternoon at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Galas earns 5th NSAA Weekly Honor
Galas earns 5th NSAA Weekly Honor

For the fifth time this season, sophomore Olivia Galas has been named the North Star Athletic Association Setter of the Week for her performances in the Bruins' three matches last week. It marked the 11th time in her career she has received the weekly honor from the conference office. 

Bruins rebound with sweep over Saints
Bruins rebound with sweep over Saints

The 14th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team rebounded from a five-set loss to Mayville State on Friday night to sweep Presentation College, 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-21) Saturday afternoon at the Strode Center. 

BU drops 5-setter to Comets to open NSAA play
BU drops 5-setter to Comets to open NSAA play

Despite a triple-double from Olivia Galas, the 14th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team suffered a 3-2 (19-25, 27-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-13) loss at Mayville State University Friday night to open up North Star Athletic Association play at the Lewy Lee Fieldhouse. 

Outsides power Bruins past Doane, 3-1
Outsides power Bruins past Doane, 3-1

Outside hitters Andrea Carson and Sierra Athen combined for 37 kills to lead the 14th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 25-20) victory over (RV) Doane University Tuesday night in non-conference action at the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center. 

Galas picks up 4th-straight weekly conference honor
Galas picks up 4th-straight weekly conference honor

For the fourth-straight week, sophomore setter Olivia Galas has earned North Star Athletic Association Setter of the Week honors for her performances in the Bruins two road contests last weekend. 

Bruins drop heartbreaker to No. 17 Central Methodist
Bruins drop heartbreaker to No. 17 Central Methodist

Despite a season-high 20 kills from sophomore outside hitter Sierra Athen, the 22nd-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team dropped a hard-fought 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 23-25, 25-18, 15-8) decision at No. 17-ranked Central Methodist University Friday night in non-conference action at Puckett Fieldhouse. 

Bruins down Ozarks in four sets
Bruins down Ozarks in four sets

Led by sophomore middle blocker Coree Lipovsky, the 22nd-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team defeated College of the Ozarks 3-1 (25-16, 25-15, 20-25, 25-20) Thursday night in non-conference volleyball action at Keeter Gymnasium. 

(L to R): Sierra Athen (NSAA Attacker of the Week); Olivia Galas (NSAA Setter of the Week).
Athen, Galas net NSAA weekly honors

Sophomores Sierra Athen and Olivia Galas were both honored today with weekly North Star Athletic Association volleyball honors in an announcement made today by the league office. Athen was named the NSAA Attacker of the Week, while Galas picked up her third-consecutive NSAA Setter of the Week nod.

BU goes 4-0 at Labor Day Classic after wins over SAGU, Carroll
BU goes 4-0 at Labor Day Classic after wins over SAGU, Carroll

The 22nd-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team earned a pair of victories on Saturday to go a perfect 4-0 in the 25-team GoSarpy.com Labor Day Classic being held at the Lied Activity Center. The Bruins swept Southwestern Assemblies of God University 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-22) in the opener, before outlasting Carroll College 3-2 (27-25, 25-21, 12-25, 18-25, 15-12) in the finale. 

Volleyball wins Top 25 battle with Westmont
Volleyball wins Top 25 battle with Westmont

Bellevue defeated No. 23 Westmont 3-1 in their second match of the 2019 Labor Day Classic.

Hot-hitting Bruins breeze past Lourdes, 3-0
Hot-hitting Bruins breeze past Lourdes, 3-0

The 22nd-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team hit a sizzling .438 as the Bruins cruised past Lourdes University, 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-13) Thursday night in the opening day of action of the 25-team GoSarpy.com Labor Day Classic being held at the Lied Activity Center. 

Galas earns second-straight Setter of the Week honor
Galas earns second-straight Setter of the Week honor

For the second-consecutive week, sophomore setter Olivia Galas has been named the North Star Athletic Association's Setter of the Week for her performances in the Bruins' three matches against ranked teams in the Bill Marshall Classic in Hastings, Neb. 

Madi Evans posted a season-high 25 digs in the loss.
No. 10 Eastern Oregon downs BU in four sets

Tenth-ranked Eastern Oregon University handed the Bellevue University volleyball team a 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-20) loss to complete play in the Bill Marshall Classic Saturday morning in the Lynn Farrell Arena on the Hastings College campus. 

Coree Lipovsky pounded 15 kills on .357 hitting in the five-set loss to No. 3-ranked Grand View.
BU splits against ranked teams at Bill Marshall Classic

he 22nd-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team split a pair of matches Friday against ranked teams to open play in the Bill Marshall Classic hosted at Hastings College in the Lynn Farrell Arena. The Bruins dropped a hard-fought five-setter to third-ranked Grand View University in the opener before sweeping host and 14th-ranked Hastings College in the nightcap. 

Galas named NSAA Setter of the Week
Galas named NSAA Setter of the Week

For the seventh time in her career, sophomore Olivia Galas has been named the North Star Athletic Association Setter of the Week for her performances last week in helping the Bruins' to a perfect 4-0 record at the season-opening Keiser University Tournament in West Palm Beach, Fla. 

BU sweeps PCC, GC to go 4-0 in season-opening tournament
BU sweeps PCC, GC to go 4-0 in season-opening tournament

The 22nd-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team closed out play in the Keiser University Tournament with a pair of 3-0 sweeps over Pensacola Christian College and Georgetown (Ky.) College Friday afternoon at the Massimino Court in the Countess de Hoernle Student Life Center. BU defeated PCC 25-10, 25-11, 25-13 in the opener, while downing GC, 25-14, 25-14, 25-19 in the nightcap.

Andrea Carson led the Bruins with 27 kills on the day.
Bruins open 2019 season with pair of wins in Florida

The No. 22-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team opened the 2019 season with a pair of victories Thursday at the Keiser University Tournament. BU earned a 3-2 (21-25, 25-17, 25-20, 22-25, 15-7) victory over host Keiser University in the opener. The Bruins swept St. Thomas (Fla.) University, 3-0 (25-23, 25-13, 25-21) in the nightcap. 

Season Preview: Young Bruins primed for 2019 season
Season Preview: Young Bruins primed for 2019 season

The 2019 Bellevue University women's volleyball team will be one of the youngest squads in the program's 41-year history, but also one of the most talented. The Bruins boast a program-high 18 players on the 2019 roster, with no seniors, one junior, 10 sophomores, and seven freshmen.

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