PHOTOS: MSU Denver Volleyball celebrates first-ever national championship
Staff
December 15, 2025
Metropolitan State University of Denver Volleyball soared to the top of the Division II ranks on Dec. 13, capturing the 2025 NCAA national championship with a 3–1 victory over Concordia–St. Paul. As the Roadrunners hoisted the program’s first-ever national title trophy on the court at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the celebration echoed in Colorado, where fans erupted at a raucous watch party at Prost Brewing in Denver.
Defensive specialist Mia Accomazzo bumps the ball. Photo by Miranda Sampson
MSU Denver outside hitter Brooke Gennerman goes up against Concordia-St. Paul's Makenna Nold. Photo by Miranda Sampson
Former MSU Denver volleyball team players Mikaela Kubiak, left, and Alexis Benda cheer on the team at the watch party. Photo by Josh Geurink
MSU Denver head coach Jenny Glenn, center, talks with her squad during the game. Photo by Miranda Sampson
Students and alumni gather at Prost Brewery in Denver to cheer on the team. Photo by Josh Geurink
Setter Karyna Werley spikes the ball. Photo by Miranda Sampson
Gabrielle Brewer sets the ball as Karyna Werley looks on. Photo by Miranda Sampson
MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., cheers after the MSU Denver Volleyball team wins the championship. Photo by Josh Geurink
MSU Denver Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Brandi Rideout reacts after the team wins the nationals championship. Photo by Josh Geurink
Metropolitan State University of Denver Volleyball clinches the 2025 NCAA Division II women’s volleyball national championship. Photo by Miranda Sampson
MSU Denver Volleyball celebrates its first national championship after the match. Photo by Miranda Sampson
MSU Denver Volleyball celebrates its first national championship after the match. Photo by Miranda Sampson
MSU Denver team members hug following their 3-1 victory. Photo by Miranda Sampson
Members of the MSU Denver Volleyball team cut part of the net after their win. Photo by Miranda Sampson
MSU Denver Volleyball celebrates its first national championship, following at 3-1 victory over Concordia-St. Paul on Dec. 13, 2025. Photo by Miranda Sampson
Assistant Coach Kaden Knepper sprays water at the team after the win. Photo by Miranda Sampson
