University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, October 1
St. George, Utah.
6 p.m. MT
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Jesus Ayala | UNC Athletics
PREVIEW: UNC Volleyball Hits the Road for First Time in Big Sky Play to Face Utah Tech and Southern Utah
9/30/2026 6:01:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. - After opening Big Sky Conference play with a pair of impressive home wins, UNC Volleyball hits the road for the first time in conference action. The Bears head to Utah for a two-match road trip, beginning on Thursday, October 1, against Utah Tech before facing Southern Utah on Saturday, October 3.
Thursday's opening match against the Trailblazers is set for 6 p.m. MT inside Burns Arena in St. George, Utah. Action wraps up on Saturday at 12 p.m. MT as the Bears travel to Cedar City to take on the Thunderbirds inside the America First Event Center.
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.
WALTON EARNS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS: Northern Colorado freshman Gillian Walton was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Bears open conference play 2-0. Walton recorded a career-high 20 kills against Montana, hitting .359 while adding six digs. Through two conference matches, she leads the Bears with 32 kills and averages 4.57 kills per set.
LAST TIME OUT: The Bears are coming off a dominant opening week of conference play at the Bank of Colorado Arena, where they moved to 2-0 in the Big Sky. UNC kicked things off with a 3-1 victory over Montana on Thursday before sweeping Montana State (3-0) on Saturday's Homecoming and Alumni Day. Northern Colorado looks to keep that winning momentum rolling as they take their game on the road.
THE OPPONENTS: Utah Tech: The Trailblazers enter the match up with a 10-3 overall record and a 3-0 mark in conference play and at home. Utah Tech is riding a seven-match winning streak, with its last loss coming Sept. 6 against Loyola Marymount.
Southern Utah holds a 1-12 overall and 0-3 in Big Sky Conference play. Southern Utah most recently faced Utah Tech, falling to the Trailblazers in four sets.
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:Â 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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Thursday's opening match against the Trailblazers is set for 6 p.m. MT inside Burns Arena in St. George, Utah. Action wraps up on Saturday at 12 p.m. MT as the Bears travel to Cedar City to take on the Thunderbirds inside the America First Event Center.
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.
WALTON EARNS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS: Northern Colorado freshman Gillian Walton was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Bears open conference play 2-0. Walton recorded a career-high 20 kills against Montana, hitting .359 while adding six digs. Through two conference matches, she leads the Bears with 32 kills and averages 4.57 kills per set.
LAST TIME OUT: The Bears are coming off a dominant opening week of conference play at the Bank of Colorado Arena, where they moved to 2-0 in the Big Sky. UNC kicked things off with a 3-1 victory over Montana on Thursday before sweeping Montana State (3-0) on Saturday's Homecoming and Alumni Day. Northern Colorado looks to keep that winning momentum rolling as they take their game on the road.
THE OPPONENTS: Utah Tech: The Trailblazers enter the match up with a 10-3 overall record and a 3-0 mark in conference play and at home. Utah Tech is riding a seven-match winning streak, with its last loss coming Sept. 6 against Loyola Marymount.
Southern Utah holds a 1-12 overall and 0-3 in Big Sky Conference play. Southern Utah most recently faced Utah Tech, falling to the Trailblazers in four sets.
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:Â 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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