University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Jesus Ayala | UNC Athletics
PREVIEW: Bears Prepare for Final Conference Road Trip of The Regular Season
11/4/2025 10:30:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – The Northern Colorado volleyball team (11-13, 8-3 Big Sky) is preparing for its final conference road trip of the regular season, facing Portland State (10-12, 6-5 Big Sky) and Sacramento State (15-8, 8-3 Big Sky) in a crucial pair of Big Sky match ups.
The Bears are riding a wave of momentum after a dominant weekend at home, going 2-0 with strong wins over Montana State (11-11, 6-5 Big Sky) and Montana (14-8, 6-5 Big Sky). Those victories moved Northern Colorado into a tie for second place in the conference standings, bolstering their postseason aspirations.
Setter Nerea Alvarez Jorge continues to shine, recording 122 assists over her last three matches. She tallied 46 assists against No. 23 Colorado, followed by 31 against Montana State, and capped the week with a match-high 45 assists in the Bears' 22nd consecutive win over Montana.
First serve is scheduled for 8 p.m. MT on Thursday.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, follow along with live stats, and stay up to date through the team's official social media channels.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Portland State Vikings
The Vikings enter the week with a 10-12 overall record and a 6-5 mark in Big Sky play. In their first meeting, Northern Colorado defeated Portland State in four sets at Bank of Colorado Arena. The Vikings have won three of their last four matches and will look to even the season series at home.
Sacramento State Hornets
Sacramento State boasts a 15-8 overall record and an 8-3 conference mark. The Hornets are currently riding a six-match winning streak and will aim to extend that momentum in this weekend's key conference clashes.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsVB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsVB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsVB)
The Bears are riding a wave of momentum after a dominant weekend at home, going 2-0 with strong wins over Montana State (11-11, 6-5 Big Sky) and Montana (14-8, 6-5 Big Sky). Those victories moved Northern Colorado into a tie for second place in the conference standings, bolstering their postseason aspirations.
Setter Nerea Alvarez Jorge continues to shine, recording 122 assists over her last three matches. She tallied 46 assists against No. 23 Colorado, followed by 31 against Montana State, and capped the week with a match-high 45 assists in the Bears' 22nd consecutive win over Montana.
First serve is scheduled for 8 p.m. MT on Thursday.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, follow along with live stats, and stay up to date through the team's official social media channels.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Portland State Vikings
The Vikings enter the week with a 10-12 overall record and a 6-5 mark in Big Sky play. In their first meeting, Northern Colorado defeated Portland State in four sets at Bank of Colorado Arena. The Vikings have won three of their last four matches and will look to even the season series at home.
Sacramento State Hornets
Sacramento State boasts a 15-8 overall record and an 8-3 conference mark. The Hornets are currently riding a six-match winning streak and will aim to extend that momentum in this weekend's key conference clashes.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsVB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsVB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsVB)
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