University of Northern Colorado Athletics
PREVIEW: Bears Head South for Air Force Tournament
9/17/2025 2:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – The Northern Colorado women's volleyball team is back on the road, heading to Colorado Springs for a competitive three-match stretch at the Air Force Tournament. The Bears are determined to bounce back and regain their rhythm as they take on both regional and in-state opponents.
The weekend begins on Friday, Sept. 19, when UNC opens tournament play against Utah Tech at 12 p.m. MT. Later that evening, the Bears face host Air Force in a prime time match up at 7 p.m. MT. The tournament concludes for the Bears on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a showdown against in-state opponent Denver, scheduled for 2 p.m. MT.
After battling tough competition last week, Northern Colorado enters the tournament focused and resilient, looking to rediscover their trademark grit and build momentum as the non conference slate begins to wrap up.
Fans can follow the action through live stats and streaming on the Mountain West Network, with updates provided throughout the weekend on the team's official social media channels.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Utah Tech
The Trailblazers head into the week with a strong 7-2 record, highlighted by a competitive five-set battle against Iowa. A season ago, Utah Tech closed out with a 15-12 overall mark and a 9-7 finish in conference play.
Air Force
Air Force has started 2025 with an impressive 8-1 record, including a statement win over ACC Wake Forest. This comes after a 2024 season where the Falcons finished 3-26 overall and 2-16 in conference action.
Denver
The Pioneers sit at 5-3 to open the 2025 campaign, earning a notable five-set victory over SEC opponent Arkansas. Last season, Denver wrapped up with a 13-15 record overall and a 7-9 mark in league play.
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 weekend begins on Friday, Sept. 19, when UNC opens tournament play against Utah Tech at 12 p.m. MT. Later that evening, the Bears face host Air Force in a prime time match up at 7 p.m. MT. The tournament concludes for the Bears on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a showdown against in-state opponent Denver, scheduled for 2 p.m. MT.
After battling tough competition last week, Northern Colorado enters the tournament focused and resilient, looking to rediscover their trademark grit and build momentum as the non conference slate begins to wrap up.
Fans can follow the action through live stats and streaming on the Mountain West Network, with updates provided throughout the weekend on the team's official social media channels.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Utah Tech
The Trailblazers head into the week with a strong 7-2 record, highlighted by a competitive five-set battle against Iowa. A season ago, Utah Tech closed out with a 15-12 overall mark and a 9-7 finish in conference play.
Air Force
Air Force has started 2025 with an impressive 8-1 record, including a statement win over ACC Wake Forest. This comes after a 2024 season where the Falcons finished 3-26 overall and 2-16 in conference action.
Denver
The Pioneers sit at 5-3 to open the 2025 campaign, earning a notable five-set victory over SEC opponent Arkansas. Last season, Denver wrapped up with a 13-15 record overall and a 7-9 mark in league play.
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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