Match #1
ART U Urban Knights (0-0) vs. Sonoma State Seawolves (0-0)
Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Turlock, Calif. – Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena
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Match #2
ART U Urban Knights (0-0) vs. Chico State Wildcats (0-0)
Friday, August 24, 2018 at 5 p.m.
Turlock, Calif. – Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena
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Match #3
ART U Urban Knights (0-0) vs. Humboldt State Lumberjacks (0-0)
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 3 p.m.
Turlock, Calif. – Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena
Live Stats | Live Video

Match #4
ART U Urban Knights (0-0) vs. Stanislaus State Warriors (0-0)
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Turlock, Calif. – Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena
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SAN FRANCISCO – Building on 10 years of history, Academy of Art University Volleyball brings together a strong core of returners plus several new faces in 2018. First-year head coach Allen McCreary takes over the program in what will be the start of a new chapter for the Urban Knights.

The 10th season of Academy of Art University volleyball was one of dedication to one another. United through challenges that came their way, the 2017 Urban Knights achieved victories in multiple five-set non-conference battles, accomplished an impressive comeback win in San Diego, and bid farewell to a pair of accomplished four-year seniors. For more on ART U's 2017 campaign, click here!

Beginning this Friday at Stanislaus State, the Knights' 2018 schedule will feature 30 matches with two tournaments including ART U's own West Region Volleyball Crossover, 15 home contests, a brief stop in Hawaii, and the opportunity to go head-to-head with many strong opponents in the Pacific West Conference despite the departure of 2017 champion California Baptist and Dixie State. For a full breakdown of Academy of Art's 2018 schedule, click here!

The team carries a trio of four-year seniors in libero Lyndsay Mlynar, setter Alana Lucas, and middle blocker Safua Elisaia who each appear among the program's top 10 in respective career categories (Mlynar seventh in digs, Lucas fourth in assists, Elisaia third in total blocks).

They join three more juniors with returning middle blocker Jennifer Argelander combining with two new faces, outside hitter Kaytlin Yost and Kiersten Kerch. Yost was a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the net at Yavapai College while Kerch's dynamic offensive talents were on display at Grossmont College the last two years.

Growing into their respective sophomore seasons will be outside hitter Ashley Pawlak, defensive specialist Michaela Charrette, and middle blocker Sadie Emery while five freshmen round out the roster. Outside hitter Talia Thompson is among that crew after an injury kept her out of ART U's 2017 campaign and she mixes with setters Picabo Reinhold and Amanda Burger as well as middle hitter Jillian Wheaton and outside hitter Celena Davison.

Under new direction and loaded with a collection of talented student-athletes, Academy of Art University volleyball progresses into its 11th season this week.