In 2018, Iowa State opened its regular season schedule with a matchup against Ole Miss in Hilton Coliseum. The home crowd of over 2,000 fans watched, as true freshman Eleanor Holthaus stepped onto the court. Although she played for a smaller club coming out of high school, expectations were high. Her size and strength impressed the coaching staff during her recruitment, and with her natural instincts and decision-making, there was an opportunity to make an immediate impact at Iowa State. And it all started with that first set. “I was nervous to be honest, like a freshman out there. At Hilton especially, you know, big crowd, big gym – but I was also super excited,” Holthaus said. She started three sets that day, helping lead the Cyclones to a 3-0 win over the Rebels. The late-August opener in 2018 was the first of 130 matches and counting for Holthaus, a program record for most matches played. Holthaus’ five-year journey has been one of the best in Iowa State volleyball histor...