SEATTLE - (Aug. 25) The 2016 Seattle University volleyball season begins this weekend as the Redhawks travel to Corvallis, Ore., to take part in the Ultra Ankle Challenge, hosted by Oregon State.
Seattle U opens play on Friday, Aug. 26 against Portland at 12:30 p.m. Two matches are on the slate for Saturday, including a 10 a.m. first serve against Utah State and a 7 p.m. first serve against the host Beavers.
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Friday, Aug. 26 vs. Portland (Ultra Ankle Challenge, Corvallis, Ore.) - 12:30 p.m.
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Saturday, Aug. 27 vs. Utah State (Ultra Ankle Challenge, Corvallis, Ore.) - 10:00 a.m.
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Saturday, Aug. 27 vs. Oregon State (Ultra Ankle Challenge, Corvallis, Ore.) - 7:00 p.m.
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ABOUT THE REDHAWKS
• Seattle U was selected third in the 2016 Western Athletic Conference preseason poll.
• 2015 All-WAC selection Matea Mamic was voted to the 14-member Preseason All-WAC Team.
• Head Coach James Finley enters his fourth year at the helm of the program. Under Finley in 2015, the Redhawks had their best season yet, going 18-11 overall and 9-5 in WAC play.
• SU returns seven letterwinners, including four starters.
• The 2016 SU roster has true international flavor as six different countries are represented on the 14-member squad. That includes the United State (five different states), Canada (three different provinces), Serbia, Croatia and Peru.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST PORTLAND
Seattle U is 1-4 all-time against the Pilots.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST UTAH STATE
Seattle U is 0-3 all-time against the Aggies.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST OREGON STATE
Seattle U is 0-5 all-time against the Beavers.