In Thursday's non-league match, the Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA) volleyball squad overcame the host Columbus Sailors (Waterloo, IA), by a count of 2-0.

Next up, the Saints battle the Clear Creek-Amana Clippers (Tiffin, IA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, August 30. Xavier will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record. The Clippers come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Center Point-Urbana (Center Point, IA).

With the loss, Columbus drops to 0-2 on the campaign. The Sailors travel to Aplington-Parkersburg (Parkersburg, IA) to clash with the Falcons in a non-league bout on Thursday, September 4. The Falcons enter the contest with a record of 9-1. Aplington-Parkersburg won 2-0 in their recent non-league contest against Valley Lutheran (Cedar Falls, IA)