The Saint Martin's Women's Volleyball team will look to continue its strong start to the 2025 season this week, traveling to face Western Oregon on Thursday, September 18. The game will make the 2025 GNAC opener for the Saints.SMU is coming off a perfect 4-0 weekend at the 2025 Javelina Volleyball Classic, where the team won all four matches in three-set victories. Emily Garten, Sophie Fast, and Tiffany Lam were named to the All-Tournament team at the conclusion of the weekend.

SAINT MARTIN'S (7-1, 0-0 GNAC) AT WESTERN OREGON (1-7, 0-0 GNAC)
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 7 p.m.
Site: New PE Building // Monmouth, OR
Coverage: Watch // Live Stats

SAINT NOTES

• SMU's 7-1 start to the year is the team's best start to a season since 2022.
• Coming off a stellar showing at the 2025 Javelina Volleyball Classic, Saint Martin's Volleyball was named GNAC Team of the Week.
• Leading the way with 61 kills across the 4-0 weekend, Emily Garten was named GNAC Offensive Player of the Week.
  • Garten enters the week leading the GNAC this season with 4.52 kills per set and 5.16 points per set. She also ranks third in aces per set (.52) and sixth in hitting percentage (.294).
• The Saints have three players in the top 10 of the GNAC in hitting percentage so far this season: Zoey Crimin (3rd/.359), Kingsley Mason (5th/.301), and Emily Garten (6th/.294). 
• Sophie Fast leads the GNAC with 10.6 assists per set.
• Hanna Ligons ranks second in the GNAC with 1.64 blocks per set.
• Tiffany Lam ranks fifth in the GNAC with 4.04 digs per game.