Idaho Volleyball Returns to Memorial Gym for Homestand Against Portland State and Northern Arizona
Idaho Volleyball returns to Memorial Gym for a two-match Big Sky homestand, hosting Portland State on Thursday, Oct. 15, and Northern Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 17, as reported by University of Idaho Athletics. The Vandals enter the weekend looking to climb the conference standings and secure the program’s first trip to the conference tournament in six years.
The team sits at 10-8 overall and 1-5 in Big Sky play following a four-match road swing that extended their win streak over Eastern Washington to three straight. Memorial Gym hosts Thursday’s opening match against Portland State at 6 p.m. PT, featuring a wristlet giveaway while supplies last. Saturday brings a 6 p.m. PT contest against Northern Arizona designated as a Spike Out Cancer match for Breast Cancer Awareness, with fans encouraged to wear pink. Both matches will stream live on ESPN+.
Portland State Seeks Road Recovery in Moscow
Portland State arrives in Moscow searching for its first away win of the season. The Vikings enter the matchup with a 6-11 overall record, a 2-4 mark in conference play, and an 0-8 record on the road.
Coached by 20th-year leader Michael Seemann, the Vikings have secured Big Sky victories over Southern Utah and Montana. They travel to Idaho following a road loss to Montana State. Despite the challenging road stretch, Portland State benefits from the guidance of the longest-tenured coach in the Big Sky conference.
Northern Arizona Brings Win Streak to Memorial Gym
Northern Arizona enters Saturday’s contest as one of the hottest teams in the conference. The Lumberjacks hold an 11-7 overall record and a 4-2 mark in Big Sky play, riding a three-match winning streak that features sweeps of Weber State and Montana alongside a victory over Montana State.
Ken Murphy’s squad is led by standout player Hanah Stoddard, who earned both preseason MVP and Co-MVP honors for 2026 and recently surpassed 1,000 career kills and 1,000 career digs. Northern Arizona makes the trip to Moscow following a Thursday match at Eastern Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Homestand
What promotions are scheduled for the matches at Memorial Gym?
Thursday’s match against Portland State features a wristlet giveaway available while supplies last. Saturday’s contest against Northern Arizona is a Spike Out Cancer match for Breast Cancer Awareness, where fans are encouraged to wear pink in honor of those affected by breast cancer.
Where can fans watch the matches if they cannot attend in person?
Both matches are scheduled for 6 p.m. PT and will stream live on ESPN+.
The Vikings became the first Big Sky team to take a set off conference co-leader Idaho State, going up 2-0 on the Bengals. But they couldn't hold off a comeback from there as they fell in five sets.➡️ https://t.co/s40k347EoK#GoViks | #DefendTheShip
What is Idaho’s upcoming schedule after this weekend?
Following the homestand, the Vandals hit the road again for an away match against Utah Tech on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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