Jordyn Burnell Participating in NCCAA Volleyball Regional

2016 Nov 17

Jordyn Burnell of Sinton TX is a member of the 2016 McMurry War Hawk volleyball team competing in the NCCAA Volleyball Regional.

The McMurry University volleyball team drew the No. 3-seed for the National Christian College Athletic Association, beginning Thursday through Saturday at Colorado Christian University. This marks the fifth-consecutive NCCAA post-season berth for the War Hawks (18-10).

The five-team regional will have the teams playing round-robin matches on Thursday and Friday. The top two teams - based on won-lost record in the tourney - will meet in Saturdays NCCAA Central Region championship match.

McM will be tested right out of the blocks on Thursday, facing both of the teams seeded above it. At 2 p.m. (CT), McMurry faces No. 2-seed Oklahoma Baptist University. Later that day, the War Hawks take on No. 1-seed, and host, Colorado Christian (8 p.m. CT).

On Friday, McM will open its day versus No. 5 Grace University at 2 p.m. (CT). McMurry closes pool play against No. 4-seed Southwestern Christian University at 6 p.m. (CT).

The McMurry Athletics Department is committed to the enhancement of the educational experiences of its student-athletes within the established Christian Liberal Arts tradition of the university. Through the provision of equitable opportunities for growth and excellence through intercollegiate athletic competition and the intentional integration of athletic and academic experiences, the Athletics Department promotes leadership, ethical conduct, and personal well-being while fostering respect for gender equity and cultural diversity.

The McMurry Athletics Department is dedicated to the academic success and progress toward graduation of its student-athletes, as well as the development of skills necessary for lifelong social responsibility and service. Furthermore, the Athletics Department seeks to maintain personal and professional integrity by adhering to the philosophies and ethical standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the American Southwest Conference, and McMurry University.

McMurry is guided by our core values: Christian Faith as the foundation of life, Personal Relationships as the catalyst for life, Learning as the journey of life, Excellence as the goal of life, and Service as the measure of life. Our students are equipped to exceed expectations and go on to make their mark in the world, through scholarship, leadership and service.