Shawnee State Volleyball Unveils 2026 Schedule

Season Kickoff and Early Fixtures

Shawnee State volleyball has laid out a full slate for its 38th season, arranging 10 home games, nine road contests and nine neutral‑site matches. The Bears open the campaign on Friday, August 28, in Berea, Kentucky, facing a four‑match two‑day tournament that includes Kentucky Wesleyan, Kentucky State, Young Harris and Georgetown. This neutral‑site opening gives the team a competitive warm‑up before the conference schedule begins. The early stretch also showcases a travel component, with a trip to Columbus, Ohio, on September 4 for games against D’Youville, Wilmington and Ohio Dominican.

September Mountain East Battles

September marks the start of official Mountain East Conference play, highlighted by a pivotal match on September 18 at Joe Retton Arena in Fairmont, West Virginia, against Fairmont State. The following evening, Shawnee State heads north to T. Edward Gymnasium for a tri‑match that adds Salem and Livingstone to the weekend. After those conference encounters, the Bears travel to Glenville State on September 22 and then welcome West Virginia Wesleyan on September 25 before closing the month at West Virginia State on September 30.

These September fixtures blend out‑of‑conference preparation with early conference exposure, allowing the team to test various styles and gauge its readiness for the tighter Mountain East competition. The mix of home and away venues also provides fans with opportunities to attend multiple matchups throughout the month.

October Home and Road Streaks

October begins with a road trip to Charleston on Friday, October 2, followed by a three‑game home stand that brings Concord, Davis & Elkins and Point Park to Waller Gymnasium. Mid‑month sees the Bears on the road again, visiting West Liberty on Friday, October 16, and Wheeling on Saturday afternoon. A second home stretch in October includes games against Glenville State, Frostburg State and a return visit to West Virginia State, before the final October contest at West Virginia State on Friday, October 30.

This October pattern emphasizes home‑court advantage during two distinct windows, while also testing the roster on the road against a variety of division opponents. The frequent changes between home and away venues keep the schedule dynamic and provide consistent exposure for both players and local supporters.

November Regular Season Finale

Only three regular‑season matches remain for November, with Shawnee State hosting Charleston on Monday, November 2, traveling to Concord on Thursday, November 5, and welcoming Kentucky State on Saturday, November 7. These closing games round out the season’s overall record and set the stage for postseason play. The condensed November schedule allows the team to focus on sharpening execution ahead of conference tournament action.

Finishing the regular season with a mix of home and away contests ensures the Bears are prepared for the intensity of the Mountain East Tournament, which is slated for Thursday through Saturday, November 12‑14. The host site for that tournament will be announced later.

Tournament Preparation

With the regular season winding down, attention turns to the Mountain East Conference Tournament scheduled for November 12‑14. The host venue remains to be determined, but the Bears will enter the postseason after a full slate of 28 matches spanning the calendar year. This tournament marks the culmination of the early‑season training, mid‑campaign adjustments and the late‑season grind compiled throughout 2026.