HENDERSON, Nev. (September 11, 2019) – The College of Southern Nevada volleyball team will host some of the nation's top programs in a star-studded preseason tournament this weekend at the CSN Sports Center in North Las Vegas.
The Lady Coyotes will host No 1 Seward County Community College, No. 4 Miami-Dade College and No. 8 Salt Lake Community College, among many others in the tourney. Individually, CSN will play a trio of matches spread over Thursday and Saturday in the tourney, coming off two losses in Arizona last weekend.
CSN coach
Chris Vergnaud said his team is looking to recover after the tough road trip.
"Losing a tough five-set match on the road is never easy; however, I am proud of our girls for showing their grit and toughness while on the road," he said. "As a young team we are still learning what it takes to be all in and to have a complete contribution from every person on the team. This past weekend showed me that we are moving in the right direction and that we grew together as a team."
Southern Nevada will play two matches on Thursday, playing Central Wyoming College at 3:00 p.m. and Arizona Western College at 7:00 p.m. later that evening. Additionally, the Lady Coyotes will play host to Parkland College at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Vergnaud said his team is prepared for the challenge ahead this weekend.
"This weekend is full of nationally ranked teams," he said. "I am excited to welcome the field of competition to Las Vegas and am looking forward to hosting some of the best volleyball action in the nation. Having some of the best teams in the nation in our gym will give our young group an opportunity to see what nationally-ranked talent looks like. I think it will motivate our group to continue working hard and pushing our program forward."
After this weekend's action, the Lady Coyotes are scheduled for a break until the start of Scenic West play on Sept. 28 against Snow College. CSN will host three consecutive home matches to open Scenic West action.
Thursday September 12, 2019 @ CSN
3:00 PM Central Wyoming College vs Southern Nevada
5:00 PM Central Wyoming College vs Arizona Western
7:00 PM Arizona Western College vs Southern Nevada
Friday September 13, 2019 @ CSN & Las Vegas High School
9:00 AM #8 Salt Lake Community College vs. Arizona Western College
11:00 AM #4 Miami Dade College vs #1 Seward County Community College
1:00 PM College of Southern Idaho vs Central Wyoming College
3:00 PM Arizona Western College vs. #2 Parkland College (Div.II)
5:00 PM Central Wyoming College vs #4 Miami Dade College
#8 Salt Lake Community College vs. #1 Seward County Community College at Las Vegas High School
7:00 PM College of Southern Idaho vs. #2 Parkland College (Div.II)
Saturday September 14, 2019 @ CSN & Las Vegas High School
8:00 AM #8 Salt Lake Community College vs. #4 Miami Dade College
College of Southern Idaho vs. Arizona Western College @ Las Vegas High School
10:00 AM #1 Seward County Community College vs. #2 Parkland College (Div.II)
12:00 PM #4 Miami Dade College vs Arizona Western College
1:00 PM #8 Salt Lake Community College vs. Central Wyoming College @ Las Vegas High School
2:00 PM College of Southern Idaho vs. #1 Seward County Community College
4:00 PM #2 Parkland College (Div.II) vs Southern Nevada
