Volleyball Reaches Highest National Ranking in Program History

9/17/2025 1:40:00 PM

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Washington and Lee University women's volleyball team reached their highest national ranking in program history, checking in at No. 6 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)/TARAFLEX Week Three poll.

The Generals have been ranked in the AVCA poll every week since first entering on September 17 of last season. This week, W&L climbed three spots from No. 9 to No. 6 nationally after starting the season 10–0, including a 1–0 mark in conference play. Nine of those 10 victories have come in straight sets, with the lone set dropped in a 3–1 win over Southern Virginia on Sept. 6.

Junior Grace Mitchener and senior Riley Debiec have powered the offense for the Blue and White. Mitchener leads the team with 114 kills on 297 attempts with just 18 errors, hitting .323 while averaging 4.38 kills per set—ranking 14th in Division III this season. Debiec ranks second on the team with 85 kills and a .266 hitting percentage, averaging 2.93 kills per set.

First-year Sienna Nicholson has been the anchor of the offense, dishing out 233 assists for an average of 8.03 per set. Junior Vivi Vasquez has led the defensive effort, recording 149 digs (5.14 per set) while maintaining a .989 reception percentage with only one error.

The sixth-ranked Generals are back in action on Friday, Sept. 19 as they travel to Lynchburg, Va. for an ODAC match at Randolph College at 6:30 p.m.

Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.

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