UND Volleyball Hosts South Dakota and South Dakota State in Home Matchup
- The University of North Dakota women's volleyball team returns home to close out the first half of Summit League play with a pair of contrasting historical matchups against...
- The program enters the match holding a 53-40 advantage in the all-time series across 93 previous meetings.
- 17 at 11 a.m., North Dakota welcomes South Dakota State to the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center for the 94th meeting in that series.
The University of North Dakota women’s volleyball team returns home to close out the first half of Summit League play with a pair of contrasting historical matchups against South Dakota and South Dakota State, fightinghawks.com reported. While the Fighting Hawks hold a comfortable all-time lead against their first opponent, they face a steep historical deficit against the second.
Hosting South Dakota in the 94th Meeting
The program enters the match holding a 53-40 advantage in the all-time series across 93 previous meetings. Thursday’s contest coincides with the annual Pink Night event in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, sponsored by Sanford’s Edith Sanford Breast Center. Fans attending the match are encouraged to wear pink to show support.
Facing South Dakota State Across a Busy Campus Saturday
On Oct. 17 at 11 a.m., North Dakota welcomes South Dakota State to the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center for the 94th meeting in that series. Unlike the opening match, the Jackrabbits hold a 62-31 advantage over the Fighting Hawks historically. Saturday’s contest marks part of a triple-header athletic schedule featuring the Hawks and Blocks theme, with events spanning three campus venues. Following the morning volleyball match, fans can attend the UND football game against South Dakota State at the Alerus Center at 1 p.m., before concluding the day at Ralph Engelstad Arena as the Fighting Hawks hockey team hosts Bentley.
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Broadcast Details and Conference Schedule Outlook
Both matches will be broadcast locally on Midco Sports and streamed live on the Summit League Network. Live updates will also be posted on X by following @UNDvolleyball. Following this week’s home stand, the Fighting Hawks will travel to face both South Dakota and South Dakota State at their respective away venues during the second half of the conference schedule.