Glennis Nagel
Director, Media Communications, 308.865.8454
The # 1 ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team is hosting the Southwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Friday – Sunday at the Health & Sports Center.
UNK (36-0) will play 8th-seeded Metro (17-14) Friday at 7:30 p.m. This is the sixth straight NCAA tourney appearance for the Lopers, and their ninth overall.
This is the second time UNK has hosted an NCAA volleyball regional. In 1995, the Lopers won the Northwest Regional by beating Portland State and Hawaii-Hilo.
The complete schedule is below
Friday, Nov. 19
# 3 Abilene Christian, Texas (28-7) vs. # 6 St. Edward’s, Texas (23-14), Noon
# 2 Fort Hays State (29-4) vs. # 7 Rockhurst, Mo. (26-9), 2:30 p.m.
# 4 Mesa State (22-9) vs. # 5 Eastern New Mexico (24-8), 5 p.m.
# 1 UNK vs. # 8 Metro State, 7:30 p.m
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Saturday, Nov. 20
ACU/SEU winner vs. Hays/RU winner, 5 p.m.
Mesa/ENMU winner vs. UNK/Metro winner, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 21
Match # 7 Championship, 3 p.m.
PARKING AND HEALTH AND SPORTS CENTER ENTRANCES
UNK has a main parking area on the West side of the Health and Sports Center past the canal (Lot 14). Over flow parking is on the East side of the Health and Sports Center (Lot 10). Fans are encouraged to use the West lot. Only the East and West gates will be open. Buses please park East side of the Health and Sports Center in the drive way between the arena and the fine arts building.
TICKET INFORMATION
This is an NCAA event, and there will be no guest or pass lists. UNK will sell only tournament passes prior to the tournament.
(All Seats are general admission)
Tournament Passes
Adults (19 and up) $20.00
Children (18 and under) $10.00
Seniors (60 and up) $10.00
Session Ticket
(Two sessions of Friday, afternoon & evening)
Adults (19 and up) $8.00
Children (18 and under) $4.00
Seniors (60 and up) $4.00
Any College Student w/ID $2.00
Contact UNK Ticket Manager Michelle Smidt for information on tickets at 308.865.1563. Participating institutions are not entitled to complimentary tickets.
