MOORHEAD, Minn. - The Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragon volleyball team hosts their home opener this weekend, Sept. 9-10 at the Tharaldson Classic Volleyball Tournament in Nemzek Hall.

Theraldson Hospitality, the owner of multiple hotel chains across the nation, is the title sponsor of the tournament.

Teams participating in the Theraldson Classic are Minot State University, the University of Minnesota Crookston, Northern State University, St. Cloud State University and Augustana College.

Friday                                                                                     

10:30 (court 2)	Minot vs. SCSU
10:30	UMC vs. Augie
1:00	MSUM vs. NSU
3:30	Augie vs. Minot
6:00 (court 2)	NSU vs. UMC
6:00	MSUM vs. SCSU

Saturday

12:30	Augie vs. SCSU
12:30 (court 2)	Minot vs. UMC
3:00	Minot vs. NSU
5:30 (court 2)	SCSU vs. UMC
5:30	MSUM vs. Augie

On Friday, Sept. 9 the Dragons will face-off with the Wolves of Northern State University at 1:00 p.m. and the Huskies of St. Cloud State University at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10 the Dragons take on the Vikings of Augustana College at 5:30 p.m.

The Dragons look to improve their 1-3 season record as they take on three fellow Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference teams.

The first qualifiers for the Valley Imports Vacation Giveaway will be selected at both night games.

Also, by purchasing a football ticket for Saturday's home opener against Winona State University will grant free admission to the Dragons volleyball game at 5:30 p.m.