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Lobos volleyball prepares for exhibition games amid offseason training

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

The New Mexico Lobos volleyball team is set to begin their preseason with an exhibition match against North Arizona on Friday, followed by another match against Arizona on Saturday. The team has undergone a rigorous offseason training regimen, including two-a-day practices and a trip to Europe for competitions. The Lobos are looking to bounce back after missing the Mountain West tournament in their last two seasons. Expectations are low as they have been picked to finish last in the conference ahead of their regular-season opener against Cal Baptist next week.

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•Exhibition match against North Arizona on August 25
•Second match scheduled against Arizona on August 26
•Regular-season opener against Cal Baptist next week
•Team missed Mountain West tournament last two seasons
•Picked to finish last in the Mountain West preseason poll

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lobos volleyball 'antsy' for game action after grueling offseason

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It wouldn’t be surprising if calendars were already pulled out and the dates circled, highlighted, and otherwise marked. After all, anticipation has been building for the Lobos volleyball squad. Friday: an exhibition game against North Arizona. Saturday: a second preseason match, this one against Arizona. Next Friday: the regular-season opener against Cal Baptist. All at the Pit. For the New ...
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