On Tuesday night, UNC Asheville volleyball players dressed in their blue and white uniforms for the first time this season for the annual Blue/White scrimmage at the Justice Center. Head Coach Julie Torbett saw a number of good signs over the three games. She was impressed in particular with the performance of setters Kaitlyn McDaniel and Rachel Guinane, and of Freshman middle blocker Chelsie Kenley, who elevated her level of play during the match. The Bulldogs got a thrill from having the opportunity to play in front of a crowd from the first time this season, and faced a real challenge in their game against a team pulled from the audience - led by men's basketball standout Matt Dickey. Coach Torbett and the Bulldogs are grateful to everyone who came out on Tuesday night, and hope to see even more involvement when opponents come knocking at the Justice Center. UNC Asheville has a proud tradition of lively volleyball fans to carry on.
The Bulldogs begin regular season play tomorrow at the Hilton RTP/NCCU Tournament in Durham. The schedule will be intense, with four matches over the course of two days. The Bulldogs will battle UNC Wilmington and South Carolina State tomorrow, followed by Elon and The Citadel on Saturday. The first UNC Asheville home match will be on September 2nd, against Western Carolina (game time 7pm). This weekend's tournament will be a big test for the Bulldogs, but also an opportunity to see all of their hard work during the offseason pay off. And, if Tuesday night is any indication, the Bulldogs will be ready to rise to the occasion.
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