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Volleyball looks to continue strong MVC start

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Riding the momentum of its best Missouri Valley Conference start in over 20 years, the University of Evansville volleyball team takes to the road this weekend for a pair of road matches. UE opens the weekend at Belmont on Friday evening before heading to Murray State on Saturday with both matches carried on ESPN3.

Evansville at Belmont/Murray State
UE at Belmont Friday, September 30 | 6PM CT | Watch Live (ESPN3) | Live Stats
UE at Murray State Saturday, October 1 | 5PM CT | Watch Live (ESPN3) | Live Stats
UE Volleyball Match Notes | Volleyball Home Page | Twitter

Starting Strong
- For the first time since 2000, the Purple Aces started MVC play at 2-0 following victories over Illinois State and Bradley last weekend
- It marks just the third time UE has opened at 2-0 since joining the MVC in 1994 - the other times were 1998 and 2000
- In 1998, UE started at 4-0 before completing the Valley season with an 8-10 record

Returning to Form
- Alondra Vazquez missed eight non-conference matches but was back in form to open the MVC schedule
- Averaging 4.