University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, November 12
Greeley, Colo.
6 p.m. MT
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Southern Utah
Jesus Ayala | UNC Athletics
11/11/2026 3:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – Following a pair of road sweeps, UNC volleyball returns to the Bank of Colorado Arena for their final regular-season home stand of the year. The Bears are set to host Southern Utah on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. MT for a special Military Appreciation Game, followed by Senior Day against Utah Tech on Friday, November 13, at 6 p.m. MT.
Both matches are critical as the Bears fight to close out the regular season strong and remain at the top of the conference standings.
Fans can follow all the live stats and video links on UNCBears.com and stay connected through the official UNC Volleyball social media channels.
LAST TIME OUT: The Bears had a great road trip last week at Idaho and Eastern Washington. Northern Colorado put on a clinic in all-around volleyball, sweeping Idaho 3-0 on Thursday, November 5, at Memorial Gym in Moscow, Idaho, followed by another commanding 3-0 sweep against Eastern Washington on Friday, November 6, at Reese Court in Cheney.
In addition to strong weekend performances from Alayna Tessena and Summer Snead, the rest of the team delivered crucial plays across the court.
Nerea Alvarez Jorge orchestrated the offense from the setter position, dishing out 35 assists while adding 7 digs, 2 blocks and a service ace in the win over Eastern Washington.
Maddie Rink put on an offensive and defensive showing against Eastern Washington, hitting an impressive .500 with 7 kills, 3 service aces and 4 total blocks.
Bella LePore locked down the back row defensively, leading the team with a match-high 14 digs against Eastern Washington.
Gillian Walton and Riley Taylor provided major sparks in the rotation, with Walton tallying 8 kills and Taylor chipping in 6 kills to power the sweep.
THE OPPONENTS: Southern Utah enters the match up with a 1-24 overall record and is searching for its first conference victory, holding a 0-15 mark in league play. The team has dropped its last 16 contests and has struggled both at home (1-8) and on the road (0-13).
Utah Tech enters the match up with an impressive 21-4 overall record and a 14-1 mark in conference play, holding a .933 winning percentage in league action. The team has won its last two contests and has been dominant at home, boasting an undefeated 9-0 record on its home court. The team has also performed well on the road, posting a 9-2 record, while going 3-2 in neutral site contests this season.
BEAR ATTACKERS CLUB: The Bear Attackers Club plays a vital role in the success of UNC Volleyball. Contributions enhance the overall student-athlete experience by providing elevated nutrition, high-quality equipment, and travel opportunities that support competitive performances throughout the season. These investments directly empower our student-athletes as they prepare for every match, ensuring the Bears are equipped to perform at their best.
Give to the Bear Attackers Club today!
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).
Both matches are critical as the Bears fight to close out the regular season strong and remain at the top of the conference standings.
Fans can follow all the live stats and video links on UNCBears.com and stay connected through the official UNC Volleyball social media channels.
LAST TIME OUT: The Bears had a great road trip last week at Idaho and Eastern Washington. Northern Colorado put on a clinic in all-around volleyball, sweeping Idaho 3-0 on Thursday, November 5, at Memorial Gym in Moscow, Idaho, followed by another commanding 3-0 sweep against Eastern Washington on Friday, November 6, at Reese Court in Cheney.
In addition to strong weekend performances from Alayna Tessena and Summer Snead, the rest of the team delivered crucial plays across the court.
Nerea Alvarez Jorge orchestrated the offense from the setter position, dishing out 35 assists while adding 7 digs, 2 blocks and a service ace in the win over Eastern Washington.
Maddie Rink put on an offensive and defensive showing against Eastern Washington, hitting an impressive .500 with 7 kills, 3 service aces and 4 total blocks.
Bella LePore locked down the back row defensively, leading the team with a match-high 14 digs against Eastern Washington.
Gillian Walton and Riley Taylor provided major sparks in the rotation, with Walton tallying 8 kills and Taylor chipping in 6 kills to power the sweep.
THE OPPONENTS: Southern Utah enters the match up with a 1-24 overall record and is searching for its first conference victory, holding a 0-15 mark in league play. The team has dropped its last 16 contests and has struggled both at home (1-8) and on the road (0-13).
Utah Tech enters the match up with an impressive 21-4 overall record and a 14-1 mark in conference play, holding a .933 winning percentage in league action. The team has won its last two contests and has been dominant at home, boasting an undefeated 9-0 record on its home court. The team has also performed well on the road, posting a 9-2 record, while going 3-2 in neutral site contests this season.
BEAR ATTACKERS CLUB: The Bear Attackers Club plays a vital role in the success of UNC Volleyball. Contributions enhance the overall student-athlete experience by providing elevated nutrition, high-quality equipment, and travel opportunities that support competitive performances throughout the season. These investments directly empower our student-athletes as they prepare for every match, ensuring the Bears are equipped to perform at their best.
Give to the Bear Attackers Club today!
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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