MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive women's volleyball program is set to host the 2026 Pickle Invitational on September 4-5 at Kornegay Arena. The two-day tournament will feature five programs joining the Trojans in Mount Olive, including Coker, Fayetteville State, Georgia College, Shaw and Wingate. A total of 10 matches will be played across the two days, with Mount Olive competing in three contests.

The tournament opens on Friday, September 4, as the Trojans face Georgia College at 11 a.m. Mount Olive returns to the court later that evening for a 5 p.m. matchup against Coker. Saturday's action begins at 11 a.m. and concludes with the Trojans taking the court twice. Mount Olive faces Wingate at 1 p.m. before closing out the Pickle Invitational against Fayetteville State at 7 p.m.
 

2026 Pickle Invitational Schedule

Friday, September 4

• Mount Olive vs. Georgia College — 11 a.m.
• Coker vs. Shaw — 1 p.m.
• Wingate vs. Fayetteville State — 3 p.m.
• Mount Olive vs. Coker — 5 p.m.
• Georgia College vs. Shaw — 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 5

• Fayetteville State vs. Georgia College — 11 a.m.
• Mount Olive vs. Wingate — 1 p.m.
• Coker vs. Georgia College — 3 p.m.
• Shaw vs. Wingate — 5 p.m.
• Mount Olive vs. Fayetteville State — 7 p.m.

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All matches will be played inside Kornegay Arena in Mount Olive, North Carolina.

Fans are encouraged to come out and support the Trojans as they host an exciting weekend of collegiate volleyball at the 2026 Pickle Invitational. Tickets for the 2026 Pickle Invitational are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets and find additional ticket information by visiting the University of Mount Olive Athletics Trojan Tickets page.

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