SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior volleyball team announced its 2024 schedule in an announcement Wednesday. Head coach Lynne Deadrick, who enters her 22nd season at the helm, aims to bolster her squad to the first Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) title in program history.
 
The Yellowjackets open their season with four tournaments before entering conference action, beginning with a weekend trip to the Lone Star State Aug. 30-31. Hosted by the University of Dallas and Austin College, the 'Jackets open Friday with matchups against McMurry and Shenandoah, taking place at noon and 2 p.m., respectively. Saturday's matches begin with Austin at 10 a.m., before capping the tournament against Nebraska Wesleyan at 2 p.m.
 
The Subway Stinger Classic is set for Sept. 6-7 inside Mertz Mortorelli Gymnasium. Friday the Yellowjackets will take on Marian, with a first serve set for 3 p.m. Day one of the tournament will conclude with UWS facing off against Mary Hardin-Baylor at 7 p.m. Action continues Saturday as Blackburn and St. Scholastica face UWS at noon and 2 p.m., respectively.
 
UW-Superior hits the road again the following weekend, entering the Macalester Invitational. The 'Jackets are slated to face Grinnell at 4 p.m., while capping with Lewis and Clark at 8 p.m. Saturday's matches feature the Yellowjackets taking on Carleton at 1 p.m. and tournament-host Macalester at 3 p.m. All matches will take place inside the Leonard Center.
 
UWS travels to Waverly, Iowa as it enters the Wartburg Tournament inside Levick Arena. Friday, Sept. 20 the Yellowjackets take on Coe, with first serve coming at 7 p.m. Day two action begins as the 'Jackets face Simpson at 9:30 a.m. and tournament-host Wartburg at 11:30 a.m.
 
UMAC play begins Tuesday, Sept. 24 as the Yellowjackets play host to Northland at 7 p.m. Three days later, the Polars of Crown College enter Mertz Mortorelli Gymnasium for a match at 7 p.m. before Minnesota Morris comes to town Saturday. First serve against the Cougars is set for 1 p.m.
 
The Yellowjackets travel to the Twin Cities Oct. 4-5 as they face Northwestern at 7 p.m. inside the Ericksen Center. Saturday's match features UWS and North Central, which is set for 1 p.m. in Clark-Danielson Gymnasium.
 
UWS will then move to three straight home matches. Friday, Oct. 11 sees the Vikings of Bethany Lutheran come to town for a 7 p.m. matchup inside the Mertz. The next day, Martin Luther is set to face off against the Yellowjackets at 1 p.m. before bridge-rival St. Scholastica faces off against UW-Superior Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
 
Northland will host the Yellowjackets in mid-week action Tuesday, Oct. 22 inside Kendrigan Gymnasium at 7 p.m. prior to UWS hosting North Central and Northwestern Saturday, Oct. 26 at noon and 5 p.m., respectively.
 
The remaining regular season matches will see UW-Superior on the road, beginning with Minnesota Morris Friday, Nov. 1. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. at James Gremmels Court. Saturday's contest features the 'Jackets and the Polars, with a match time of 11 a.m. inside the Wild Athletic Center.
 
UWS hits the road for matches Nov. 8-9, taking on Martin Luther and Bethany Lutheran, respectively. Friday's match against the Knights begins at 7 p.m. inside LSC Gymnasium, while Saturday's contest versus the Vikings is slated for a first serve of 1 p.m. inside North Gymnasium.
 
The Yellowjackets capped 2023 with an overall record of 19-11, while ending conference play with a 10-4 mark. As the No. 3 seed, the Yellowjackets defeated Minnesota Morris to advance to the UMAC Championship match before falling to Northwestern.