University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, August 24
Greeley, Colo.
1 p.m.
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Arizona
UNC Opens Season at Home Against Michigan State and Florida
8/29/2024 10:02:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado opens the 2024 campaign with matches at the Bank of Colorado Arena Friday and Saturday.
The Bears host Michigan State Friday and follow with a clash against No. 11 Florida Saturday. The first serve for both matches set for 6 p.m. MT.
UNC placed second during the 2023 regular season in the Big Sky Conference, placing second with an overall record of 18-12, including 12-4 in league play. The Bears return 10 from last year's squad, with six fresh faces. They were selected fourth in the Big Sky Conference preseason poll.
MATCH INFO – vs. Michigan State
Who: Michigan State (0-0) at Northern Colorado (0-0)
Where: Greeley, Colo. | Bank of Colorado Arena
When: Friday, Aug. 30 | 6 p.m.
Links: ESPN+ | Live Stats
MATCH INFO – vs. No. 11 Florida
Who: No. 11 Florida (0-0) at Northern Colorado (0-0)
Where: Greeley, Colo. | Bank of Colorado Arena
When: Saturday, Aug. 31 | 6 p.m.
Links: ESPN+ | Live Stats
SCOUTING REPORT
Michigan State
2023 Record: 17-14 overall | 9-11 Big Ten
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between the Spartans and Bears.
Michigan State has 15 returners, with six newcomers from the 2023 squad.
The Spartans' 17 victories in 2023 were the most by the program since 2018.
No. 11 Florida
2023 Record: 19-10 overall | 10-8 SEC
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between the Spartans and Bears.
The Gators enter the season ranked No. 11 in the AVCA Division I Coaches Poll on Aug. 19, marking the 33rd consecutive season the Gators are a preseason Top-15 team. The streak runs to 1992, and only Nebraska boasts a longer active streak. Florida, who earned one first-place vote and was picked to finish second in the SEC behind the newest member and two-time defending National Champions Texas, is one of six SEC teams in the top 25.
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's soccer team on Instagram, X and Facebook.
The Bears host Michigan State Friday and follow with a clash against No. 11 Florida Saturday. The first serve for both matches set for 6 p.m. MT.
UNC placed second during the 2023 regular season in the Big Sky Conference, placing second with an overall record of 18-12, including 12-4 in league play. The Bears return 10 from last year's squad, with six fresh faces. They were selected fourth in the Big Sky Conference preseason poll.
MATCH INFO – vs. Michigan State
Who: Michigan State (0-0) at Northern Colorado (0-0)
Where: Greeley, Colo. | Bank of Colorado Arena
When: Friday, Aug. 30 | 6 p.m.
Links: ESPN+ | Live Stats
MATCH INFO – vs. No. 11 Florida
Who: No. 11 Florida (0-0) at Northern Colorado (0-0)
Where: Greeley, Colo. | Bank of Colorado Arena
When: Saturday, Aug. 31 | 6 p.m.
Links: ESPN+ | Live Stats
SCOUTING REPORT
Michigan State
2023 Record: 17-14 overall | 9-11 Big Ten
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between the Spartans and Bears.
Michigan State has 15 returners, with six newcomers from the 2023 squad.
The Spartans' 17 victories in 2023 were the most by the program since 2018.
No. 11 Florida
2023 Record: 19-10 overall | 10-8 SEC
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between the Spartans and Bears.
The Gators enter the season ranked No. 11 in the AVCA Division I Coaches Poll on Aug. 19, marking the 33rd consecutive season the Gators are a preseason Top-15 team. The streak runs to 1992, and only Nebraska boasts a longer active streak. Florida, who earned one first-place vote and was picked to finish second in the SEC behind the newest member and two-time defending National Champions Texas, is one of six SEC teams in the top 25.
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's soccer team on Instagram, X and Facebook.
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