Pairings Set For 2010 Horizon League Volleyball Tournament
UWM hosts, opens play Saturday afternoon
MILWAUKEE - The pairings for the 2010 Horizon League Volleyball Tournament in Milwaukee have been officially released by the league office.
Milwaukee (20-8, 15-1 Horizon), the regular season league champion, already knew it would open play Saturday at 1 p.m. in a semifinal contest against the lowest remaining seed. But, following the conclusion of play this past weekend, the other five spots in the tournament field have been decided.
Butler is the second seed and will also receive a bye into the semifinals. The Bulldogs (19-9, 13-3), the only league team to beat the Panthers this season, will play in the second semifinal at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Friday's action pits third-seeded Cleveland State (21-6, 11-5) against sixth-seeded UIC (13-17, 7-9) at 4:30 p.m., while fourth-seeded Valparaiso (24-7, 10-6) squares off with fifth-seeded Green Bay (12-18, 8-8) at 7 p.m.
The championship match is Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Panthers head into the weekend seeking their third-straight tournament title. Milwaukee is also looking for its ninth NCAA Tournament berth.
Tickets for each day are just $7 for adults and $5 for youths and seniors. All students of Horizon League institutions are admitted free. Special group packages are also available. For more information, contact the Panther Ticket Office at 414-229-5886.
Horizon League Volleyball Championship - Klotsche Center
Friday, Nov. 19
#3 Cleveland State vs. #6 UIC - 4:30 p.m. CST
#4 Valparaiso vs. #5 Green Bay - 7 p.m. CST
Saturday, Nov. 20
#1 Milwaukee vs. lowest remaining seed - 1 p.m. CST
#2 Butler vs. highest remaining seed - 3:30 p.m. CST
Sunday, Nov. 21
Championship - 1 p.m. CST
