University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Lexie Martin | UNC Athletics
PREVIEW: Bears Prepare for Big Sky Conference Play
9/22/2025 11:18:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – The Northern Colorado women's volleyball team is set to open Big Sky Conference play as they travel to Ogden, Utah to face Weber State on Wednesday Sept. 24. After a challenging non-conference schedule, the Bears are eager to turn the page and build momentum heading into the heart of the 2025 season.
UNC wrapped up non-conference play with a 3-9 record, securing notable wins against Washington, Colorado State, and Air Force. Now, with conference competition on the horizon, the team is focused on finding its rhythm and defending its 2024 Big Sky Regular Season Championship and earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Following the match up against Weber State, the Bears will return to Greeley for their home conference opener at Bank of Colorado Arena, where they will host Eastern Washington.
After a competitive showing at last week's Air Force Tournament, Northern Colorado is ready to rise to the challenge and make a strong statement as Big Sky play begins.
Fans can follow the action through live stats and streaming on ESPN+ with updates provided throughout the match on the team's official social media channels.
First serve for both matches are set for 6 P.M. MT
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Weber State
The Wildcats head into conference play with an 8-4 record after wrapping up their non-conference schedule. A highlight of the early season was a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Big Ten opponent Iowa. In 2024, the Wildcats posted a 14-16 overall record, going 10-6 in Big Sky play. Their conference tournament run ended in a five-set battle against the Bears. Despite the loss, their strong season earned them a spot in the NIVC, where they faced Pacific in the opening round but came up short in another five-set thriller.
Eastern Washington
The Eagles have started the season with a 2-10 overall record, wrapping up their non-conference schedule. In 2024, Eastern Washington finished with a 12-15 overall record, including an even 8-8 mark in conference play. Their postseason run ended with a four-set loss to Weber State.
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)
UNC wrapped up non-conference play with a 3-9 record, securing notable wins against Washington, Colorado State, and Air Force. Now, with conference competition on the horizon, the team is focused on finding its rhythm and defending its 2024 Big Sky Regular Season Championship and earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Following the match up against Weber State, the Bears will return to Greeley for their home conference opener at Bank of Colorado Arena, where they will host Eastern Washington.
After a competitive showing at last week's Air Force Tournament, Northern Colorado is ready to rise to the challenge and make a strong statement as Big Sky play begins.
Fans can follow the action through live stats and streaming on ESPN+ with updates provided throughout the match on the team's official social media channels.
First serve for both matches are set for 6 P.M. MT
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Weber State
The Wildcats head into conference play with an 8-4 record after wrapping up their non-conference schedule. A highlight of the early season was a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Big Ten opponent Iowa. In 2024, the Wildcats posted a 14-16 overall record, going 10-6 in Big Sky play. Their conference tournament run ended in a five-set battle against the Bears. Despite the loss, their strong season earned them a spot in the NIVC, where they faced Pacific in the opening round but came up short in another five-set thriller.
Eastern Washington
The Eagles have started the season with a 2-10 overall record, wrapping up their non-conference schedule. In 2024, Eastern Washington finished with a 12-15 overall record, including an even 8-8 mark in conference play. Their postseason run ended with a four-set loss to Weber State.
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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