PREVIEW: UNC Volleyball Heads to Murfreesboro for Blue Raider Bash

Friday, September 11

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

9 a.m. MT | 10 a.m. CT

University of Northern Colorado

Murray State

UNC Athletics

9/10/2026 9:14:00 AM | Women's Volleyball

By: Elian Soto, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. - Northern Colorado Volleyball hits the road once again this weekend, traveling to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for a three-day tournament at Middle Tennessee.

The Bears will play three matches over two days, opening action on Friday morning against Murray State before facing host Middle Tennessee on Friday night and closing out the weekend Saturday morning against Georgia State inside Alumni Memorial Gymnasium.

The Bears will kick off the tournament against Murray State on Friday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. CT. Northern Colorado will then return to the court Friday evening at 6 p.m. MT / 7 p.m. CT to take on Middle Tennessee, before wrapping up tournament play on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. MT / 12 p.m. CT against Georgia State.

The upcoming three-match slate provides UNC a valuable chance to test themselves on the road and build momentum against a competitive field of opponents.

Fans can follow all the action with live stats and video links available on the official schedule page at UNCBears.com and stay up to date through the official UNC Volleyball social media channels.

LAST TIME OUT: The Bears are coming off a hard-fought weekend at the Colorado Classic in Boulder, where they bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Wichita State and pushed No. 23 Colorado to a five-set thriller. Northern Colorado looks to carry that energy and competitive drive forward into this weekend's matches in Tennessee.

THE OPPONENTS: Murray State, Middle Tennessee, and Georgia State present a new set of challenges for the Bears as non-conference play continues.

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.

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