MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College fall sports seasons officially get underway Wednesday (Sept. 1) evening when the Pioneer volleyball team plays host to Carnegie Mellon University inside Ban Johnson Arena at 7 p.m.

The following is an interview with fourth-year Head Coach Ray Costa discussing the team's preseason camp and upcoming match with the Tartans.

Coach Costa and his program will once again be sponsoring theme nights at select home matches. The Pioneers are kicking off 2010 with 80's Night. Fans are encouraged to dress in their favorite 1980's attire and support the volleyball team. The best dressed fan will receive a free round of golf at a local course or a free game of bowling at a local alley. Other prizes will be given away throughout the evening.

Fans unable to make it to Fenton Court will be able to listen to the match locally on WMRT-FM 88.3 and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/stream.asx. In addition, live statistics will be available at http://www.sidearmstats.com/marietta/wvball/. Live video is also tentatively scheduled to be available at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/marietta-college-athletics.