DENVER — This week, the Auraria Event Center in Denver becomes the center of Division II volleyball as the 2025 NCAA Division II Volleyball South Central Regional arrives — and the No. 1-seeded MSU Denver Roadrunners are hosting.
The last time MSU Denver hosted regionals was 2022; this marks the school's third time hosting the regional tournament (2021, 2022, 2025).
The Roadrunners come into the event riding a 17-match winning streak, having just captured their second consecutive conference crown with the RMAC Tournament title last weekend. With a 26–3 record, they are widely viewed as one of the nation's hottest teams — and now, with home-court advantage, they'll try to take the next step: advancing past the regional round for the first time in program history.
🏐 Tournament Teams & First-Round Matchups (Thursday, December 4)
Here is the full lineup and schedule:
- (7) Colorado School of Mines (20–7) vs. (2) UCCS (26–3) @ 11 a.m. MT
- (6) Lubbock Christian (25–7) vs. (3) Angelo State (24–7) @ 1:30 p.m. MT
- (1) MSU Denver (26–3) vs. (8) Colorado Mesa (17–10) @ 4:30 p.m. MT
- (5) CSU Pueblo (20–8) vs. (4) West Texas A&M (22–7) @ 7 p.m. MT
MSU Denver's first match is against Colorado Mesa — a familiar opponent they've faced multiple times this season. A win puts them one step closer to hosting a full weekend of postseason volleyball on their home floor.
📅 Weekend Schedule (Auraria Event Center — if MSU Denver advances)
- Thursday, Dec. 4 — Quarterfinals (see matchups above)
- Friday, Dec. 5 — Semifinals (4 p.m. & 7 p.m.), hosted by MSU Denver
- Saturday, Dec. 6 — Championship Match at 5 p.m., with the winner advancing in the NCAA tournament.
🎟️ Ticket Info
Single Session
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Adult
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$12
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Senior (65+)
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$6
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Student (12+)
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$6
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Youth (6-11)
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$6
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Children (5 & Under)
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Free
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All-Tournament Passes
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Price
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Adult
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$20
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Senior (65+)
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$10
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Student (12+)
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$10
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Youth (6-11)
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$10
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Children (5 & Under)
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Free
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MSU Denver Students: Your Ticket Is On Us!
For every match the Roadrunners play in during the NCAA South Central Regional, the Athletics Department will cover the first 200 student tickets. Show your ID, pack the Auraria Event Center, and help create a true home-court advantage.
Buy Tickets HERE
🚗 Parking & Fan Info
Parking at Auraria Event Center (and related lots/garages) requires a validation code + license plate. MSU Denver will post the codes two hours before the first match each day for fans to enter at the parking kiosks. These codes grant free parking for event-day only — metered spots are not included.
Please avoid parking in the Tivoli garage through the holidays due to campus hosting the Christkindl market and construction going on around the area. You can park in the Holly lot that is still in close proximity to the Events Center.
🔎 What to Watch For
- MSU Denver is aiming for its first ever trip beyond the regional round
- Key test right away: Colorado Mesa has been dangerous in postseason play before; their history against MSU Denver this season adds extra pressure and familiarity.
- Multiple strong teams from the RMAC region in this bracket — including UCCS, Colorado Mines, CSU Pueblo, and Colorado Mesa — suggest even deeper competition in the draw.
MSU Denver fans: come ready to fill the stands and make some noise. With strong momentum and home-court advantage, the Roadrunners have a real shot this week — and a chance to make history.
