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Jesus Ayala | UNC Athletics
11/4/2026 2:59:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. - Northern Colorado volleyball is preparing for another important week of Big Sky Conference action as the Bears hit the road for a pair of conference match ups. UNC opens the weekend Thursday night against Idaho before continuing its road trip Friday evening with a match up against Eastern Washington. With the regular season entering a critical stretch, the Bears will look to carry their momentum from last weekend into another challenging two-match slate.
Fans can follow all the live action with video streams and live stats available on UNCBears.com and stay connected through the official UNC Volleyball social media channels.
LAST TIME OUT: Northern Colorado is coming off an impressive weekend at home, picking up back-to-back conference victories over Weber State and Idaho State. The Bears opened the weekend with a thrilling five-set victory over the Wildcats (3-2), led by Alayna Tessena, who recorded a match-high 21 kills and 15 digs. Snead added 15 kills and three blocks, while Rink contributed 14 kills while hitting .375.
UNC carried that momentum into Saturday afternoon, sweeping Idaho State (3-0) to complete the weekend with two victories. Tessena once again led the offensive attack with 15 kills while hitting .444, and Rink delivered an efficient performance, hitting .545 in the straight-set win. The victories moved the Bears to 12-11 overall and 8-4 in Big Sky play.
THE OPPONENTS: Idaho enters the week with a 12-12 overall record and a 3-9 mark in Big Sky Conference play. The Vandals have found much of their success on neutral courts, posting a 9-3 record, while going 2-3 at home and 1-6 on the road. Idaho currently sits on a two-match losing streak.
Eastern Washington enters the week with a 9-15 overall record and a 3-9 mark in Big Sky Conference play. The Eagles hold a 4-5 record on the road and a 4-2 mark at neutral sites, while going 1-8 at home. Eastern Washington is currently riding a three-match losing streak.
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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Fans can follow all the live action with video streams and live stats available on UNCBears.com and stay connected through the official UNC Volleyball social media channels.
LAST TIME OUT: Northern Colorado is coming off an impressive weekend at home, picking up back-to-back conference victories over Weber State and Idaho State. The Bears opened the weekend with a thrilling five-set victory over the Wildcats (3-2), led by Alayna Tessena, who recorded a match-high 21 kills and 15 digs. Snead added 15 kills and three blocks, while Rink contributed 14 kills while hitting .375.
UNC carried that momentum into Saturday afternoon, sweeping Idaho State (3-0) to complete the weekend with two victories. Tessena once again led the offensive attack with 15 kills while hitting .444, and Rink delivered an efficient performance, hitting .545 in the straight-set win. The victories moved the Bears to 12-11 overall and 8-4 in Big Sky play.
THE OPPONENTS: Idaho enters the week with a 12-12 overall record and a 3-9 mark in Big Sky Conference play. The Vandals have found much of their success on neutral courts, posting a 9-3 record, while going 2-3 at home and 1-6 on the road. Idaho currently sits on a two-match losing streak.
Eastern Washington enters the week with a 9-15 overall record and a 3-9 mark in Big Sky Conference play. The Eagles hold a 4-5 record on the road and a 4-2 mark at neutral sites, while going 1-8 at home. Eastern Washington is currently riding a three-match losing streak.
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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