Lyndonville, VT - Vermont State University Lyndon has released its 2023 women's volleyball schedule. The Hornets will open the campaign on September 1st, when they host Vermont State University Castleton in the opening round of the fifth annual Vermont Volleyball Classic. Lyndon will then host Norwich University and Vermont State University Johnson the following day. This season marks the first time that Lyndon will host the VVC, which brings together most of Vermont's Division III programs to kick off the season.
The Hornets currently have 23 matches and 20 playing dates on the schedule. The Hornets will again compete in the East Division of the North Atlantic Conference, along with Husson University, Lesley University, Maine Maritime Academy, the University of Maine at Presque Isle and Vermont State Johnson. NAC volleyball competition is entirely within divisions, with each team in the East playing each of the other division members twice in conference matches. The top four teams in the East and West divisions qualify for the NAC playoffs.
After the season opening Vermont Classic, Lyndon will play 10 additional non-conference matches. The Hornets will host Vermont State Castleton an additional time, and play home and away against Vermont State University Randolph. Additional non-conference foes include Albertus Magnus College, Bay Path University, Framingham State University, New England College, Plymouth State University, the University of Southern Maine, and the State University of New York at Canton
This season the Hornets look to continue rebuilding a program that will be seeking its first win since 2017.