MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following three consecutive weeks on the road, the West Virginia volleyball team returns to the WVU Coliseum this weekend to wrap up the bulk of its nonconference schedule, as the squad plays host to Duquesne, Eastern Kentucky and Navy in the 2019 Mountaineer Invitational today and Saturday.
“It’s good to be back,” fifth-year coach Reed Sunahara said. “We’re excited to play on our home court and in front of our home crowd. We play three good teams this weekend, but we have to take it one match at a time. We have to play our game. We have to continue to serve and pass well. We have to win that battle. We have to attack at a high level and play good volleyball. I’m excited to see them play this weekend.”
WVU (5-4) will give away jersey koozies to the first 250 fans in attendance at 7 p.m. at Friday’s home opener against Duquesne (4-6). Additionally, Mountaineer Maniac students in attendance will receive free food and a giveaway item. Autographs also will take place following the match.
WVU kicks off Saturday’s doubleheader event with free donuts and coffee to the first 100 fans, as the Mountaineers take on Eastern Kentucky (5-6) at 10 a.m. West Virginia returns to the court later that evening at 7 p.m., as the squad goes head-to-head with Navy (4-4). The Mountaineers will host a canned food drive during their evening tilt. Fans who bring a canned food item to donate to The Rack, WVU’s student food bank, are eligible for a discounted ticket ($3). The second autograph session of the year also will follow the match against the Midshipmen.
The Mountaineers are coming off a 1-2 weekend at the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Volleyball Challenge, held at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting wvugame.com, calling 1-800-wvugame or at the Mountaineer Ticket Office, located at the Gold Gate of the WVU Coliseum. All tickets are general admission.
When purchasing online, tickets are $5 each and $3 for groups of 10 or more. At the WVU Coliseum ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until first serve on game day. Fans are encouraged to order tickets in advance online at wvugame.com to avoid lines at the gate.
