Saint Leo University's women's volleyball team, under second-year head coach Abby Keim, revealed its 2026 schedule, which includes 12 home games, 12 away matches, and seven neutral-site games. The Lions will face six teams ranked in the final 2025 AVCA/TARAFLEX Division II Poll, including two matches against No. 3 Tampa and No. 6 Barry. The season kicks off with a home exhibition against St. Johns River State College on Aug. 14, progressing to a trip to Hartsville, S.C. for the Coker Cobra Classic on Aug. 28. The Sunshine State Conference action starts with home games against Florida Southern and Eckerd on Sept. 18-19.

By the Numbers
  • 12 home games and 12 away matches planned for 2026.
  • 6 matches against teams ranked in the final 2025 AVCA Division II Poll.
  • 1 trip outside Florida for the Coker Cobra Classic.
State of Play
  • Lions will open the regular season on Aug. 28 against Chowan and USC Aiken.
  • 10 home SSC matches scheduled, including key matchups with Florida Southern and Tampa.
  • NCAA South Region Championship set for Nov. 19-21.
What's Next

The Lions aim to build off the previous season鈥檚 performance while preparing for challenging matchups in both non-conference and conference play. The emphasis will be on utilizing early-season contests to set the momentum for conference games.

Bottom Line

Saint Leo's 2026 volleyball schedule will test the team's resilience and competitive spirit as they face several high-ranked opponents, providing an opportunity for significant growth and exposure in the NCAA landscape.