NAU ROUNDUP: Volleyball to begin conference schedule Thursday

After finishing its 11-match nonconference schedule last week against New Mexico, the Northern Arizona volleyball team will kick off the first two of its 16 matches with Big Sky competition this weekend. The Lumberjacks will start with a trip to Sacramento State on Thursday to face the Hornets and conclude the weekend by hosting the Idaho Vandals on Saturday night at Rolle Activity Center. The Lumberjacks are looking to take the opportunity to start fresh in the conference season after closing nonconference play with a 3-8 record.