SENATOBIA - With exactly two months left before the 2022 season opener, Northwest coach Allison Burchyett has formally released the slate for the upcoming season.

A total of eleven home matches will highlight the schedule, starting with three straight contests to open the season. Northwest will host Chattanooga State and Champion Christian College on Saturday, August 20 at 1/5 P.M., with the two teams playing a neutral-site match in between at 3 P.M.

From there, the Rangers will welcome Williams Baptist University at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, August 23, before traveling to Chattanooga State, Millsaps and Freed-Hardeman. Northwest is then expected to host Pearl River and Freed-Hardeman for a pair of home matches on Thursday, September 8, before spending the remainder of the month on the road.

Northwest will return to Senatobia on Friday, October 7 against Frontier and MUW, before welcoming Pensacola State on Saturday, October 8. The Rangers will close out the home portion of the schedule with a pair of matches against Itawamba and Henderson State on October 21, before hosting Southeastern Baptist College on Tuesday, October 25 at 5 P.M.

Notable road matches include a pair of Region 23 showdowns at Itawamba on Friday, September 16 and Pearl River on Wednesday, September 21. The Rangers are also scheduled to travel to Division II program Henderson State on Friday, September 23.

All home matches will be played at Howard Coliseum on the Senatobia campus. Home contests and select road events will be broadcasted online through Ranger TV, which can be accessed for free on nwccrangers.com.

Northwest finished the 2021 season with a 14-19 overall record, recording an 8-4 record at home. This will also mark the third season for the Rangers' volleyball program.