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Wesleyan volleyball draws Wheeling Thursday in first round of MEC Tournament

WVWC Volleyball

2024 MEC Volleyball Championship

November 21st – 23rd, 2024

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$10 – Adults
$5 – Seniors (Age 65 and up)
$5 – Youth (Age 12 and under)

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 (Quarterfinals)
(All matches played at West Virginia State University – Walker Convocation Center)
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Noon#3N Fairmont State vs. #2S Charleston Watch | Live Stats |
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2:30 p.m.#4S West Virginia Wesleyan vs. #1N WheelingWatch | Live Stats |
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5 p.m.#4N Frostburg State  vs. #1S West Virginia StateWatch | Live Stats |
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7:30 p.m.#3S Concord vs. #2N West LibertyWatch | Live Stats |
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Quarterfinals Recap
Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 (Semifinals)
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5 p.m.Winner of #1South/#4North vs. Winner of #2North/#3SouthWatch | Live Stats |
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7:30 p.m.Winner of #3 North/#2 South vs. Winner of #1North/#4SouthWatch | Live Stats |
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Semifinals Recap
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 (Championship)
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6 p.m.MEC ChampionshipWatch | Live Stats |
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