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Volleyball is heading to the postseason!

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – For the first time as members of the Missouri Valley Conference, the University of Evansville volleyball team has earned a postseason bid. The Purple Aces were one of 31 teams chosen to participate in the Women's National Invitational Volleyball Championship. 2021 NIVC Bracket The full bracket for the NIVC was announced on Sunday evening and the Aces are set to open play on Thursday evening against Sam Houston State with the winner facing either Bradley or Chicago State, who is one of the opening round hosts. UE will open the tournament at 5 p.