CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi volleyball program released its 2020-21 schedule, which begins Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, announced by head coach
Steve Greene.
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The 15-match schedule consists of three non-conference opponents and a 12-match Southland Conference slate.
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"We kept the preseason schedule more regional this year due to COVID restrictions, but we're thankful that we're able to put together a schedule and give our student-athletes an opportunity to compete this spring. We have a large group of returners on the roster and we're looking forward to the spring and competing for a conference championship," Greene said.
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The season will begin Jan. 22 with the South Texas Showdown, presented by Navy Army Community Credit Union. The Islanders will host the Vaqueros that day on 6:30 p.m. in the Dugan Wellness Center and will later travel to UTRGV for a rematch on Feb. 16.
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A&M-Corpus Christi will also host UTSA in a non-conference match on Jan. 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the Dugan Wellness Center.
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Single round-robin conference action begins Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. as the Islanders host Stephen F. Austin. A&M-Corpus Christi will also host Abilene Christian, Southeastern Louisiana, Houston Baptist, McNeese State and Lamar.
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The Islanders will travel for SLC matches to Northwestern State, Central Arkansas, Incarnate Word, Sam Houston State, Nicholls and New Orleans.
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The SLC Championships are set to begin on April 2. The top-four teams will qualify for the tournament and the top overall seed will host.
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Click here to view the full schedule.
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