KANSAS CITY, Mo. – History was made at the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Championships as Indiana Wesleyan’s **Eva Joldersma** became the first player to win the Player of the Year award three times in a row. The incredible seniors took center stage as the 2025 NAIA Women’s Volleyball All-America Teams and individual awards were announced.

“Joldersma’s impact was immediate upon her return from injury. She recorded double-digit kills in 20 matches and surpassed 20 kills on six occasions. Her efficiency was remarkable, hitting over .300 in eight matches and peaking at .563.”

After missing 10 matches due to injury, Joldersma returned with a fire that led Indiana Wesleyan to a remarkable record of 32-1, culminating in the team’s third consecutive Red Banner. The outside hitter averaged an astonishing 4.74 kills per set, hitting .324 with 46 total blocks and 2.42 digs per set.

• Bella Thompson of Providence (Mont.) was named Setter of the Year, distributing well over 40 assists in multi-set matches and contributing timely kills and service aces.
• Evelyn Rohrberg of Oklahoma Wesleyan was named Attacker of the Year, recording 20 or more kills in 14 matches and tallying an impressive attack percentage of .344.
• Zavyr Metzger of Northwestern (Iowa) was named Defender of the Year, posting multiple blocks in nearly every match and boasting a season-best 12 total blocks.

Indiana Wesleyan’s head coach, Candace Moats, was recognized for guiding her team to an extraordinary season marked by resilience and dominance, culminating in a third consecutive Red Banner.

The NAIA-Volleyball Coaches Association (NAIA-VCA) Executive Committee named the following players to the 2024 NAIA All-America Teams:

Q: Who is the first player to win the NAIA Volleyball Player of the Year three times consecutively?

A: Eva Joldersma of Indiana Wesleyan.

Q: How many matches did Indiana Wesleyan lose after Joldersma’s return?

A: Only 1 match.

Eva Joldersma is the first player to win the NAIA Volleyball Player of the Year award three times in a row, breaking Nada Meawad’s record of three separate titles (2018, 2020, 2021).

prise yourself responsibility in mastering your craft by consistently refining your skills, learning from your mistakes, and pushing yourself to excel, both on and off the court.

“Consistency is key. Work hard every day, and the results will follow.” – Eva Joldersma

As they close the 2024-25 season, the stars of NAIA women’s volleyball will look to build on their historic performances and set new standards for collegiate volleyball excellence.

With Eva Joldersma leading the way, Indiana Wesleyan will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of NAIA women’s volleyball.

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