PEMBROKE – A dozen home contests, as well as a pair of early-season tournaments, highlight the 31-match UNC Pembroke volleyball schedule that was released by head coach Jaleesa Harper on Friday. 
 
The Braves will start the season on August 24 when they travel to Wilmington to face Division I opponent UNCW in an exhibition at 2 p.m. inside Hanover Hall. 
 
The Black & Gold will officially lift the lid on the 2024 schedule when they travel to Daytona Beach, Fla., for the two-day Bahama House Classic hosted by Embry-Riddle. UNCP will face Embry-Riddle on September 6 inside the ICI Center, and close out competition against Flagler and Georgia Court on September 7.  
 
UNC Pembroke will then trek to Fairbanks, Alaska for the Denali State Ice Block Classic set to begin on September 12. The Braves will play Slippery Rock, Felician, Alaska Anchorage, and Alaska Fairbanks over the course of three days inside the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium. 
 
The Black & Gold will jump into Conference Carolinas play on September 18 when they travel to Tigerville, S.C., to lock horns with North Greenville at 7 p.m. 
 
UNCP will play their first home contest of the season on September 24 when they welcome former Peach Belt Conference foe Augusta to Pembroke for a non-conference contest. First serve is slated for 6 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. 
 
The Conference Carolinas Tournament is set to begin on November 16 with the championship to be played on November 24 at the North Charleston Athletic Center.