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DALLAS – Missouri State volleyball will be in action twice this weekend at Hammons Student Center for final tune-ups before the season opener on Aug. 29, while Conference USA released its preseason poll on Thursday with the Bears predicted for a ninth-place finish in their inaugural season in the 12-team league.
 
The Bears' busy weekend begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. with the Maroon and White Scrimmage followed by the Alumni Match at 6:30.
 
On Saturday at 3 p.m., MoState gets a chance to test itself against Central Arkansas in an exhibition match. Admission is free for all weekend events.
 
Missouri State checked in at No. 9 in the CUSA preseason poll as voted on by the league's coaches, receiving 45 points in a tightly grouped set of four teams in the seventh through 10^th spots.
 
Western Kentucky was picked the preseason favorite, narrowly edging UTEP.
 
The regular season begins for the Bears Aug. 29 and 30 at the Wildcat Classic hosted by Abilene Christian. MSU will play Oklahoma, ACU and Incarnate Word at the event.
 
After that, Missouri State will play five consecutive home matches, hosting the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational Sept. 4-6 and two matches with Purdue Fort Wayne Sept. 11 and 12.
 
The CUSA schedule includes eight weekends of play with two-game series. MSU will make its league debut Sept. 26-27 at FIU and hosts Western Kentucky Oct. 3-4.