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NewsThe Miami HurricaneAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade

University of Miami volleyball team aims for sixth consecutive NCAA tournament bid

The University of Miami volleyball team is preparing for the upcoming season with the goal of securing a sixth straight NCAA tournament appearance. This follows a successful previous campaign where the team finished with a 27-6 record.

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Why It Matters

The team's performance impacts university athletic program rankings and student-athlete participation in national collegiate competitions.

Key Facts

  • The University of Miami volleyball team finished last season with a 27-6 overall record.
  • The team achieved a 16-4 record in ACC conference play last season.
  • The team won three matches against ranked opponents last season, including victories over Pittsburgh and North Carolina.
  • The team earned a bid to the NCAA tournament for the fifth consecutive year last season.
  • The team is currently pursuing a sixth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance.

Who's Mentioned

personJovana Zelenovic“Transfer player.”organizationNCAA“The governing body for the tournament.”personFlormarie Heredia Colon“Former player drafted into Major League Volleyball.”organizationUniversity of Miami“The university hosting the volleyball program.”other1265“Number of assists by Ariana Rodriguez last season.”other14“Rank of Minnesota volleyball team.”other19“Rank of North Carolina volleyball team.”organizationNorth Carolina“A ranked team defeated by Miami last season.”personJose “Keno” Gandara“Head coach of the Miami volleyball team.”organizationPittsburgh“A ranked team defeated by Miami last season.”other10“Draft position of Flormarie Heredia Colon.”personAdrianna Bridges“Transfer player.”personAvery Bain“Transfer player.”other17“Rank of Florida volleyball team.”personAsia Harvey“Transfer player.”other11“Rank of SMU volleyball team.”personAriana Rodriguez“Returning setter and guaranteed starter.”personOlivia Durst“Returning libero.”personLal Akin“Transfer player.”personLogan Wiley“Returning middle blocker.”