NEW ALBANY, Ind. - The Indiana University Southeast Volleyball program is hosting its 2009 Alumni Volleyball Match this Saturday (8/15) afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Southeast Activities Building.

First year head coach, Lesley Drury Prather, is thrilled with the opportunity for this year's team to connect with former Grenadier volleyball players in competition. "I am excited to get the girls in game-like action and what better way to start off than byplaying against some of our most talented former players," said Drury Prather. "It should be lots of fun and very competitive."

The match is open to the public free of charge. No concessions will be sold, but the event will be a great way for fans to check out this year's team in action while reliving some memories of Grenadier volleyball past.

Any former players IU Southeast volleyball players wanting to participate on Saturday can contact Coach Drury Prather at: ldprathe@ius.edu

IU Southeast opens its regular season on Saturday, August 21 when the team takes on Cedarville University and IU East in the first day of the Grace College Classic in Winona Lake, Ind.

The first IU Southeast home match is set for Wednesday, August 26 when the Grenadiers take on Asbury College at 7 p.m.