Volleyball Preview: vs. Colorado State

Tuesday, August 29

Greeley, Colo.

6 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

Colorado State

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8/28/2023 2:47:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Live Stats Watch

By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

Northern Colorado and Colorado State meet for the third-consecutive season and the 32nd time overall.
The Rams lead the all-time series 23-8 but Northern Colorado won the last two meetings.
Syd Cole accounted for 50-of-57 assists last season, while Makenzie Harris tallied 17 kills on 35 swings.

BLUE OUT

Tuesday's match is Blue Out the Bank Night and fans are encouraged to wear Bear Blue.

OPENING WEEKEND

One of the largest crowds in program history was on hand for the season opener against No. 3 Stanford, with 2,801 in attendance.
Brynn Reines led the team with 15 kills.
Makenzie Harris tallied the most points (18) and service aces (3)
Syd Cole directed the offense with 65 assists.
Cece Huhn, Gabi Placide and Isabel Bennett tallied 4.0 blocks each.
- Placide registered five kills on 14 swings, with a block solo and a block assist in her collegiate debut.
Bella LePore tallied three digs in her first college match.

CHAMPIONSHIP PEDIGREE

Since moving to Division I before the 2006 campaign, Northern Colorado made 14 Big Sky Tournament appearances.
The Bears own the best winning percentage in tournament play at .687 (22-10), with seven championships, the most by any league member over the last 17 seasons. They collected six regular-season titles over that span.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Syd Cole garnered All-American honors after the 2022 season, finishing with 1,325 assists, 271 digs, 78 kills, 50.0 blocks and 29 service aces over 120 sets.
In addition, she earned American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Region selection, the Big Sky Player of the Year, All-Big Sky First Team, All-Big Sky Tournament Team and Big Sky All-Academic selections.

THE ROSTER

Freshmen Bella LePore, Gabi Placide and Alayna Tessena join 14 returners from the 2022 Big Sky Championship squad.

MATCH PROMOTION/SPONSOR

Tuesday's match kicks off Win the State Week and Blue Out the Bank Night sponsored by the Bank of Colorado.

TICKETS
To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-35104849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.