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University of California, Merced Women's Volleyball Unveils 2025 Schedule

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The University of California, Merced women's volleyball team has announced its 2025 schedule, featuring 27 matches overall, with 18 matches in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The team will play ten matches inside the Joseph Edward Gallo Gymnasium, including hosting the 2024 national runner-up San Francisco State and two of the last five national champions (Cal State LA & Cal State San Bernardino).

The Bobcats' 2025 campaign officially starts on September 5 in Fresno at the Sunbird Invitational, where they will face familiar opponents and former NAIA powerhouse Westmont, Menlo, and Fresno Pacific. The team will welcome Jessup for the 2025 home opener on September 8, a team they have played thrilling five-set affairs against each of the last two years. The Bobcats will also make their school's first-ever trip to Hawai'i for the Aloha State Showdown hosted by perennial NCAA Division West Region contender and 2024 PacWest Champion Chaminade.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University of California, Merced women's volleyball team has announced its 2025 schedule, featuring 27 matches overall, with 18 matches in the CCAA.
  • The team will play ten matches inside the Joseph Edward Gallo Gymnasium, including hosting the 2024 national runner-up San Francisco State and two of the last five national champions (Cal State LA & Cal State San Bernardino).
  • The Bobcats' 2025 campaign officially starts on September 5 in Fresno at the Sunbird Invitational, where they will face familiar opponents and former NAIA powerhouse Westmont, Menlo, and Fresno Pacific.
  • The team will welcome Jessup for the 2025 home opener on September 8, a team they have played thrilling five-set affairs against each of the last two years.
  • The Bobcats will make their school's first-ever trip to Hawai'i for the Aloha State Showdown hosted by perennial NCAA Division West Region contender and 2024 PacWest Champion Chaminade.
  • The team will face several CCAA opponents, including Cal State San Bernardino, Cal State Monterey Bay, Cal Poly Humboldt, Chico State, Cal State East Bay, and Stanislaus State.
  • The Bobcats will host several teams in the Gallo, including Cal Poly Pomona, Stanislaus State, and San Francisco State.
  • Tickets for the 2025 season will be available for purchase later this summer.
  • UC Merced is currently in its second year of a three-year transition period and will be fully eligible for conference and NCAA postseason play in the 2026 season.

Statistics:

  • 27 matches overall in the 2025 schedule.
  • 18 matches in the CCAA.
  • 10 matches played inside the Joseph Edward Gallo Gymnasium.
  • 2 national champions (Cal State LA & Cal State San Bernardino) hosted at the Gallo.
  • 1 trip to Hawai'i for the Aloha State Showdown.
  • 3 consecutive road matches up and down the Golden State.
  • 3 homestands of the season, with Cal Poly Pomona, Stanislaus State, and San Francisco State visiting the Gallo.

Sources:

  • University of California, Merced news release.

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