BURNABY, BC - SFU Volleyball opened their season with a statement win yesterday, defeating No. 3 ranked St. Cloud State in straight sets (3-0) in front of a home crowd in the West Gym. The victory marks SFU's first home game of the season and their highest-ranked win since joining NCAA Division II.

"It's always nice to start the season with a win, especially against a quality opponent and in front of such a supportive home crowd. I'm proud of how we competed and it was a true team effort tonight," shared Head Coach Gina Schmidt. 

The Western Washington Volleyball Invitational continues today as the team travels to Bellingham, Washington, where they'll will face No. 4 ranked San Francisco State at 4:30 pm. Tomorrow, September 6, they'll take on No. 11 Cal Poly Pomona at 1:30 pm, wrapping up a weekend of high-level competition.

Nearly 700 fans packed the stands last night, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season. The Red Leafs return home for White Out Night, their conference season opener, against Seattle Pacific at 7:00 pm in the West Gym on September 25. Secure your spot early and buy your tickets online in advance to save.