UNLV volleyball set to face Chinese team in exhibition

By BEN GOTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

8 years ago

UNLV Women’s Volleyball team defeated Portland State in five sets in the Cox Pavilion September 11, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. (Aaron Mayes / UNLV Photo Services) Client: ATHLETICS, SPORTS INFORMATION

The Rebels volleyball team will host the Shandong China Junior Team on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Cox Pavilion.

Shandong is in the midst of a two-week tour for training through the United States. The team is comprised of players ranging from 17- to 20-years old.

Shandong already has played St. Mary’s University of San Antonio and the UT-San Antonio on its tour, sweeping the latter school in three sets.

Fans can purchase tickets in advance and online for $5 ($8 at the window) while children 12 and under can attend free.

UNLV is 3-0 to start the season and hosts the Rebel Challenge on Friday and Saturday, a tournament that features Sacramento State, Hofstra and Cal State Northridge.

Ben Gotz is a sports reporter at the Las Vegas Review Journal. Contact him at bgotz@reviewjournal.com or follow him on Twitter @BenSGotz.