38 NCAA Division II Teams to Compete
The largest NCAA volleyball tournament in the country is once again coming to the Hammond Sportsplex. The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) come together for the 2024 Midwest Region Crossover.
The crossover tournament event will be held at the Hammond Sportsplex on October 17 & 18 with 38 teams to compete in the 12-court facility. Each team will be guaranteed three matches, and every session will utilize six courts at once. Purdue Northwest’s John Friend Court will also be utilized for three matches on Friday.
“The Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover is in its 16th year as the largest collegiate volleyball tournament in the country and we are excited to return to Hammond in 2024,” said Great Midwest Commissioner Tom Daeger. “We are thankful for the tremendous support provided by the SSCVA and Hammond Sportsplex, as well as the collaboration with our fellow leagues in the Midwest, the GLVC and GLIAC, in providing this opportunity for the student-athletes from our region's 38 members. It will be an exciting weekend of high-level volleyball matches and we appreciate the great support from the community during our stay.”
The G-MAC will field a total of 13 teams, the GLVC will have 14 institutions competing, and the GLIAC will travel 11 different programs. Hillsdale is the top seed in the Great Midwest, Quincy is the No. 1 seed from the GLVC, and Ferris State is the GLIAC’s 1-seed.
"We're excited to welcome back the 16th Annual Crossover Volleyball Tournament to Lake County," said Phil Taillon, President/CEO of the SSCVA. "Our hotels and restaurants around the Hammond Sportsplex are excited to host the influx of collegiate athletes, coaches, and fans. We invite everyone participating to visit some of our unique attractions and events we have in NWI."
The first session starts at 9:00 AM CT on Friday morning, followed by sessions at 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 7:00 PM. Live stats will be provided for all courts, and every match will also be live streamed through JEDtv. General Admission is $12 per day or $20 for a two-day pass. Seniors are $5 and 12 & younger are free. For more information visit southshorecva.com/mrvc.
