Volleyball Set to Start Season at Marriott East Invitational
August 24, 2007 | Women's Volleyball
Aug. 24, 2007
The University of Louisville volleyball team begins its season this weekend at the Louisville Marriott East Invitational which will feature a field that includes Memphis, Coastal Carolina and Tennessee Tech.
The Cardinals, under the direction of head coach Leonid Yelin will open tonight with a matchup with former conference rival Memphis at 7:30. Coastal Carolina and Tennessee Tech will play the early game at 5 p.m. in newly refurbished Cardinal Arena. There are four matches scheduled for Saturday with the Cards taking on Coastal Carolina at 1 p.m. amd Tennessee Tech at 7:30 p.m.
"Our team goal is always to be better than we have been in the past," said Yelin. "Last year's team had to build on a mix of young athleticism and senior experience and it took a bit of time to learn to play with each other and develop a chemistry. Last year's underclassmen, who were one of my most athletic class ever, have now gained playing experience and to compete with each other is now second nature to them."
FridayCoastal Carolina vs. Tennessee Tech 5 p.m.Louisville vs. Memphis 7:30 p.m.
SaturdayMemphis vs. Tennessee Tech 11 a.m.Louisville vs. Coastal Carolina 1 p.m.Coastal Carolina vs. Memphis 5 p.m.Louisville vs. Tennessee Tech 7:30 p.m.
