EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's volleyball team (16-7, 2-2 WIAC) will host the Nike/Eastbay Sandy Schumacher Memorial Tournament this weekend in the McPhee Center.

 Tournament Webpage | Live Video 

Live Stats Friday, Oct. 16 - 3PM vs. Concordia | 7 PM vs. Morris

Live Stats Saturday, Oct. 17 - 12 PM vs. Saint Ben's | 4 PM vs. Northwestern

The Blugolds will host nine visiting teams and play four matches in the tournament that will span most of Friday and Saturday. They will encounter two familiar opponents in Concordia-Moorhead and the University of Minnesota-Morris on day one. The Blugolds have already notched wins against each team earlier this season. Eau Claire is looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking homecoming loss to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh last weekend.

Day two of the tournament presents two unseen Minnesotan opponents for the Blugolds. The College of Saint Benedict comes in at 13-6 overall, while the University of Northwestern-St. Paul brings their 11-game winning streak into the tournament, with a record of 17-7.

Although Eau Claire will not encounter a WIAC opponent this weekend, this tournament will be a springboard into their conference-heavy finish to the regular season. Immediately following the tournament the Blugolds will take on the University of Wisconsin-Stout at home on Wednesday night in Zorn Arena. Stout will also play several games in the tournament this weekend.

All games will be held in the McPhee Center.