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Volleyball Opens 2016 Season In The Sunshine State

The Drake University volleyball team begins its 2016 season this weekend with four games in Boca Raton, Fla., as part of a tournament hosted by Florida Atlantic University.

The Bulldogs open play on Friday, Aug. 26, morning at 9 a.m. Against Northeastern, followed by a 1:30 p.m. match versus North Florida. Play resumes on Saturday, Aug. 27, against the host, FAU at 3:30 p.m. with the final match of the weekend coming at 3:30 p.m. Against Bethune-Cookman.

The team will be looking to continue its trend of strong play to open the season as the Bulldogs have gone 7-0 in their last two season opening tournaments under fourth-year head coach Darrin McBroom.