This weekend, DII women’s volleyball will put the premier in the Colorado Premier Challenge. A plethora of top-25 teams are set to battle in Denver yet again in a tournament that’s been around since 1996. While defending national champion Cal State LA won’t be present, there are a bevy of DII women’s volleyball powerhouses commencing on the campuses of Regis and MSU Denver this weekend.
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Here’s a look at what you need to know about the prestigious event. Also, make sure to check out the full schedule and lineup by clicking or tapping here.
The Colorado Premier Challenge, previewed
What is the Colorado Premier Challenge? In short, the two-day event is DII women’s volleyball gold. It takes place on the campuses of MSU Denver and Regis, a 12-minute drive through downtown Denver.
The tournament began in 1996 when BYU-Hawaii and Central Missouri each went 4-0 in their respective brackets to become the first co-champions of the event. BYU-Hawaii’s Becky Laubach was the first-ever MVP of the event, which has now been played every year since, minus the 2020 season interrupted by COVID-19. Incidentally, that 1996 season was the only time there were co-champions; however, in 2014 there was…
