University of Northern Colorado Athletics
PREVIEW: Bears Set for Two Match Home Stand
10/7/2025 12:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. — Northern Colorado Volleyball (5-11, 2-2) is set for a pivotal two-match home stand this week, welcoming Sacramento State (9-6, 2-1) and Portland State (6-8, 2-1) to the Bank of Colorado Arena for a pair of key Big Sky Conference showdowns on Thursday, October 9 and Saturday, October 11.
The Bears return home after a competitive road trip in Big Sky country. They delivered a statement win against Montana, ending the Grizzlies' impressive 10-match winning streak with a dominant four-set performance. The momentum nearly carried over into the next match against Montana State, where the Bears pushed the Bobcats to the brink in every set, ultimately falling just short in a tightly contested four-set battle.
Now holding a 3-1 record on their home court, Northern Colorado looks to take full advantage of their upcoming match ups.
With the Big Sky standings still wide open, these two matches offer a critical opportunity for the Bears to climb the ranks and solidify their position as a conference contender.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, follow along with live stats, and get real-time updates through the team's official social media channels.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Sacramento State
The Hornets are off to a strong start this season with a 9-6 overall record and a 2-1 mark in conference play. Sacramento State recently swept Weber State in straight sets and followed that performance with a four-set victory over Portland State. In the 2024 season, the Hornets finished 21-12 overall, including an impressive 11-5 record in Big Sky Conference play. They captured the Big Sky Tournament title with a hard-fought five-set win over Northern Colorado before falling in straight sets to No. 5 Stanford in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Portland State Vikings
The Vikings hold a 6-8 overall record so far in the 2025 season, with a 2-1 mark in Big Sky Conference play. They opened conference competition strong, sweeping both Idaho State and Montana State, but dropped a four-set match to Sacramento State. In 2024, Portland State wrapped up the year with an 8-20 overall record and went 7-9 in conference play. Their postseason was cut short in the Big Sky Tournament quarterfinals, where they fell to Sacramento State in four sets.
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