LEBANON, Ill. – McKendree's men's volleyball team is set to begin the '26 season with west coast match ups in UCLA and Long Beach State on Jan. 9th and 10th.

The Bearcats are entering the 2026 season coming off a record breaking 2025 season, being led by reigning national men's coach of the year Nickie Sanlin. McKendree's '25 campaign came to end in the MIVA tournament quarterfinals after earning a share as the regular season MIVA champions.

McKendree's first match of the season will take place on Jan. 9th against the Bruins of UCLA. First serve is set for 9 PM CT. The Bearcats will follow with a match against Long Beach State on Jan. 10th at 9:30 PM CT.
 

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