University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Volleyball Opens 2016 Campaign
8/9/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
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The University of Minnesota volleyball team opened the 2016 campaign today as it held its first practice this afternoon. With strength and running tests held in the morning, the Gophers started their first practice at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon.
The defending Big Ten champions open the 2016 season in Palo Alto, Calif., where they face San Diego and host Stanford, Aug. 27-28. The Gophers travel to Puerto Rico, Sept, 2-3, to play Texas A&M and Florida State. Minnesota competes against Louisville and North Carolina, Sept. 9-10, before heading home to host the Diet Coke Classic, Sept. 16-17.
During the 2016 season, the Golden Gophers will play 14 teams that advanced to the NCAA tournament last year, including six in non-conference action and eight in Big Ten play. The American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll is expected to be released on Aug. 10.
