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UNM volleyball faces road-heavy schedule
UNM junior Lauryn Payne (4) stretches for a dig during a match against San Jose State last season. Payne and the Lobos open the 2025 season Aug. 29.
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The University of New Mexico volleyball team will tip off its 2025 season with four home appearances in August, but most of the Lobos' non-conference schedule will be played on the road.
UNM released its full schedule Wednesday, including an updated Mountain West slate that includes conference newcomer Grand Canyon. The Lobos will open with a home exhibition match against New Mexico Highlands (Aug. 23), then host Manhattan, Northern Arizona and Houston Christian for the Lobo Invitational on Aug. 29-30.
UNM competes in road tournaments at Tarleton State and Cal Baptist before playing a quick home-and-home against rival New Mexico State. The Lobos host the Aggies on Sept. 16 and play a rematch in Las Cruces the following day to conclude non-conference action.
The Mountain West had to revise its volleyball schedule after the late addition of Grand Canyon. UNM will play the 'Lopes and six other MWC rivals twice and will face four teams just once. The Lobos will play Utah State and Boise State at home and travel to Fresno State and San Jose State.
The top six Mountain West finishers will advance to the conference tournament, Nov. 26-29 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
