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University of Northern Iowa
Purple & Gold Scrimmage
UNI volleyball prepare for annual Purple & Gold Scrimmage on Saturday
8/15/2024 10:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Reigning MVC regular season and tournament champions host free admission scrimmage to begin 2024 campaign.
UNI volleyball: Purple & Gold Scrimmage
- 3 p.m. CT | Aug. 17, 2024
- McLeod Center
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- Volleyball fans will have their first chance to see the 2024 Panthers in action on Saturday afternoon as UNI hosts its annual Purple & Gold Scrimmage at 3 p.m. CT inside the McLeod Center.
The scrimmage is free and open to the public with doors opening one hour prior to competition. While no concession or alcoholic beverage service will be available, fans are permitted to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages.
This event will also be the first UNI athletic contest to enact the department's new clear bag policy for spectators. More details about the new policy can be found below.
Saturday's scrimmage, which will kick off the program's 50th anniversary season, will feature the Panthers' 17 players in action in an intrasquad match a week and a half into preseason camp. It will be the first of two preseason competitions for the back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular season and tournament champions, who will also host the South Dakota Coyotes in a free admission exhibition match on Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. CT.
The Panthers will open the 2024 regular season on the road at the Dayton Flyer Classic on Aug. 30, facing off against Florida International, Dayton and Ohio State. UNI will play its first home match of the regular season on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. CT against Texas A&M.
Tickets for upcoming UNI home matches can be purchased online through the UNI Ticket Office, by calling 319-273-4849 or by emailing tickets@uni.edu.
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CLEAR BAG POLICY
Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, UNI Athletics will implement a clear bag policy for spectators for ticketed home events, as well as non-athletic events held inside the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center.
Clear bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed a 12 x 6 x 12 inch size will be permitted, as well as one-gallon, resealable, clear plastic storage bags. Small bags that are not clear but do not exceed a size 4.5 x 6.5 inches will also be allowed.Â
UNI branded clear bags can be purchased at the UNI Bookstore, while UNI volleyball branded clear bags can also be bought at home matches, or by contacting Michelle Bolte at michelle.bolte@uni.edu.
Prohibited bags include purses, backpacks, printed pattern plastic bags, tinted plastic bags, duffle bags, fanny packs, reusable grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, large totes and cases (for camera, binoculars, etc.). An exception may be made for some prohibited items for medical necessity after proper inspection at the gate.
Additional information for fans about game day policies and procedures can be found online HERE.
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UNI volleyball action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Volleyball), X (@UNIVolleyball) and on Instagram (@univolleyball). The full 2024 schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
