BOONE, N.C. –– Appalachian State University volleyball will open the 2016 season at the Virginia Tech/Radford Invitational on Friday.
At the invitational, the Black and Gold will square off with the host Hokies, Norfolk State and Siena.
The Mountaineers are seeking a Sun Belt Championship following a trip to the tournament title match last season and back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time since 2005-06. Over the last three seasons, App State has compiled a 63-36 record.
App State welcomes in eight newcomers, including two transfers, joining seven returning letterwinners to help offset the losses of four key seniors from a year ago.