ART U Urban Knights (0-0) vs. Humboldt State Lumberjacks (0-0)
Hayward, Calif. – Pioneer Gym at 11 a.m.
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Match #2
ART U Urban Knights (0-0) vs. Cal State East Bay Pioneers (0-0)
Hayward, Calif. – Pioneer Gym at 7 p.m.
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Match #3
ART U Urban Knights (0-0) vs. Barry Buccaneers (0-0)
Belmont, Calif. – Notre Dame High School at 11 a.m.
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Match #4
ART U Urban Knights (0-0) vs. Chico State Wildcats (0-0)
Belmont, Calif. – Notre Dame High School at 5:30 p.m.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Winners of four of their last five matches in 2015, Academy of Art University volleyball is determined to carry that momentum into 2016. Developing under head coach Ray Batalon's first year at the helm, the Urban Knights are determined to show the fruits of their labor this offseason and make their presence known in the Pacific West Conference.

The 2015 season was one of growth for Academy of Art as significant progress was made from the start of the year to its end. The Urban Knights worked their way through ups and downs, achieved career milestones, then finished the year on a high note, winning four of their final five matches. For more on ART U's 2015 campaign, click here!

Beginning with the first of two non-conference tournaments this weekend, ART U will venture through 29 matches and all 13 other teams in a Pacific West Conference that boasted nine squads with double-digit wins in 2015. For a full breakdown of ART U's 2016 schedule, click here!

Academy of Art's senior class features the dynamic duo of outside hitter Melissa Brum and libero Kabrina Speakman who have both worked steadily to develop the program over the past three seasons. Brum was an All-PacWest Third Team selection last season and Speakman moved into the Knights' top 10 in career digs. Joining the two seniors will be junior outside hitter Bailey Soolsma and junior middle blocker Margaret Winkler.

After gaining valuable experience last season, ART U's sophomore class features outside hitter/defensive specialist Hanna Kahn, defensive specialist Lyndsay Mlynar, setter Alana Lucas, and middle blocker Safua Elisaia. The Urban Knights also welcome four freshmen in outside hitter Talia Thompson, setter Lilika Teu, outside hitter Ema Causevic, and middle blocker Jennifer Argelander. To read more about the new faces joining the Academy of Art volleyball family, click here.

This Friday and Saturday mark the start of year nine for Academy of Art volleyball as the Urban Knights ride into the Route 92 Showdown ready for battle.