Southeastern Louisiana University's volleyball team has unveiled its 2026 schedule, kicking off the season on August 28. Head Coach Lee McBride expressed optimism about building on a strong core of returning players, including 2025 SLC Player of the Year Kyra McKelvey, alongside an impressive freshman class. Preseason will feature matches against Xavier and Tulane, leading into a series of road games before the home opener on September 11 against Charlotte, Texas Southern, and LSU. The Lions will compete in the Southland Conference and aim for the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship in December.

By the Numbers
  • Regular season begins on August 28, 2026.
  • SLU has five home matches scheduled in September.
State of Play
  • SLU opens the regular season with a three-match series in Oxford, Mississippi.
  • The team will face a combination of home and away games leading up to the postseason in November.
What's Next

The team is expected to continue to build momentum with strong performances in early-season matches, setting the stage for a successful conference competition starting in September.

Bottom Line

With a balanced roster and a challenging schedule, SLU volleyball aims to compete for both the Southland Conference title and a spot in the NCAA tournament, highlighting the importance of early-season matches in establishing their season trajectory.