Mid-Hudson Women’s Volleyball Kicks Off Exciting 2025 Season in August

The Varsity 845U women’s college volleyball season always brings a buzz to the Mid-Hudson region. It kicks off in August and stretches through mid-November, with teams from Army, Marist, SUNY New Paltz, and Mount Saint Mary all bringing their own style to the court.

Each school has its own energy and competitive edge, so you can expect a mix of thrilling matches and the kind of moments you talk about long after the final point. Whether you’re a volleyball fanatic or just catching a game or two, there’s honestly something here for everyone.

Army Women’s Volleyball Schedule

Army’s women’s volleyball squad faces a tough but exciting lineup this season. They’ll play both at home and away, testing themselves against a variety of opponents.

The season opener lands on August 23 against Seton Hall at 1 p.m. Right after, they hit the road for more action, including a matchup with North Carolina State on August 29 at 7 p.m.

• August 30: vs. Akron at N.C. State, noon
• August 31: vs. Green Bay at N.C. State, noon
• September 5: vs. Hofstra, 6 p.m.
• September 6: vs. Rider, 3 p.m.
• September 7: vs. Binghamton, 1 p.m.
• September 12: vs. Saint Thomas at Bryant, 10 a.m.; vs. Stony Brook at Bryant, 3 p.m.
• September 13: at Bryant, 1 p.m.

Key Matches to Watch

Seton Hall and North Carolina State are going to push Army early. The Hofstra home game? That one could really stand out this season.

Marist Women’s Volleyball Schedule

Marist College is back as a strong force in NCAA Division I women’s volleyball. Their campaign starts August 29 against Liberty at Buffalo at 11 a.m.

They’ll square off with Buffalo at 4 p.m. on August 30, then take on Rutgers at 2 p.m. on August 31. After that, the schedule gets busy:

• September 5: at Middle Tennessee, 6 p.m.
• September 6: vs. Tenn. Martin at Middle Tennessee, 1 p.m.
• September 7: vs. Mississippi State at Middle Tennessee, 11 a.m.
• September 12: at Saint John’s, noon; vs. Delaware State at Saint John’s, 3:30 p.m.
• September 13: vs. West Virginia at Saint John’s, 7 p.m.

Anticipated Highlights

Liberty and Rutgers should give Marist a real challenge. And those Middle Tennessee matches? They’re going to test the Red Foxes for sure.

SUNY New Paltz Women’s Volleyball Schedule

SUNY New Paltz, playing in NCAA Division III, has a full slate of games lined up. They open August 29 at Lycoming at 4 p.m., then jump right back in against Pitt Greensburg at 6 p.m. that same day.

Here’s what else is coming up:

• August 30: vs. Penn State Hazleton at Lycoming, 10 a.m.
• September 5: vs. Mount Saint Mary, 6 p.m.
• September 6: vs. Sage, 11 a.m.; vs. Union, 5:45 p.m.
• September 10: at Western Connecticut, 6 p.m.

Matches to Look Forward To

The Mount Saint Mary and Union games are circled on a lot of calendars. Expect those to show off what New Paltz can really do.

Mount Saint Mary Women’s Volleyball Schedule

Mount Saint Mary, also in NCAA Division III, has packed its schedule. They start with a scrimmage against Bard on August 20 at 2 p.m.

The real season gets going August 30 at Albertus Magnus, Conn., at 11 a.m., then Saint Elizabeth at 1 p.m. After that, it’s a quick turnaround for more action:

• September 5: at SUNY New Paltz, 6 p.m.
• September 6: vs. Union at New Paltz, 1:15 p.m.; vs. Sage at New Paltz, 3:30 p.m.
• September 9: at Centenary, 7 p.m.

Exciting Matchups

The Bard scrimmage is a good way to shake off the rust. SUNY New Paltz and Union should give Mount Saint Mary a real sense of where they stand this year.

Conclusion

The 2025 Varsity 845U women’s college volleyball season is shaping up to be something special. Teams like Army, Marist, SUNY New Paltz, and Mount Saint Mary are all in the mix, so expect some real fireworks on the court.

Division I games will definitely bring the heat, while Division III matches shouldn’t be overlooked either. If you’re itching for details, you can check out the official page for schedules and results.